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+++NEWS+++ What's the way forward in Niger? As the regional bloc, ECOWAS continues to threaten the use of military force, we hear from people across the continent.

ECOWAS military chiefs meet in Accra +++ Zimbabwe election presidential candidates - who are the favourites? +++ Women's political representation in Zimbabwe's election +++ Zimbabweans in the diaspora on the upcoming election

West Africa has seen six coup d’etats in three years, leading some analysts to suggest there is a resurgence of the spirit of African nationalism seen during the independence era of the 1950s and 1960s. Military juntas have gained widespread youth support on the premise that they can solve national and societal issues where democratic governments have failed. Listen to reactions of young Africans

What role can ECCA play in the Niger crisis? +++South Africa prepares to host the BRICS summit+++What do Liberians want from the October 10th election?

Calls for peaceful resolution of Ethiopia’s Amhara conflict intensify+++Should parents be held accountable for crimes committed by their kids?

W.Africa bloc lashes threat to prosecute ousted Niger president +++ Zimbabwe ruling party accused of data privacy breach +++ Tanzania marks significant progress in HIV - AIDS fight, UNAIDS says +++ Neymar set for Saudi move after Al Hilal agree near-$100M transfer fee

In Zimbabwe, there is a law making parents entirely responsible for crimes committed by their kids who are under 18. Some parents are not entirely in agreement with the law, saying some children pick up bad behavior from their peers in school and even on social media platforms. We also wanted to get Ghanaian parents' perspectives on the Zimbabwean law, #77Percent #DWAfrica.

ECOWAS orders activation of its standby force over Niger coup+++Nigerian President Bola Tinubu backs diplomacy in Niger coup crisis+++C.Africa's Touadera: Man of peace or 'President Wagner'?

Niger junta accuses France of violating airspace, destabilising country +++ Opposition groups in CAR reject referendum results +++ World Bank says no more financing for Uganda over the anti-LGBTQ act +++ Normalizing the status of refugees in Zambia

Niger junta rebuffs overtures backed by US, UN to talk+++United States' Blinken: diplomacy is best way to solve the situation in Niger+++Sanctions, flight disruptions, squeeze U.N. aid stocks in Niger+++France ends Morocco's run and advances to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup