Can Africa set the science agenda?

Scientists from around the world consider the state of science on the continent.

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Is Africa under threat from Islamist extremists?

Many see Africa as a breeding ground for violent Islamist extremism. But is this true? ...

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Africa Rising: Who Benefits?

Nigeria's economy is growing by 7.4% per year on average. But who benefits from the boom?

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Africa Rising - Can The Middle Class Drive Growth?

We debate what the African middle class is; how fast it is growing, and what impact it ...

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Are the International Media Getting Africa Right?

What do African audiences want from the BBC - and is the BBC delivering?

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Can democracy deliver for Africa?

Is a Western model of democracy always the best means of governance in Africa?

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Do Inheritance Laws Make Second-class Citizens of Women?

African inheritance laws favour men. What does this mean for women across the continent?

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How Welcome are Africans in the UK?

How attitudes to immigration affect Africans living in - and coming to - the UK

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Africa's Young Population - Opportunity or Risk?

The average age in Africa is 18. What does this mean for the future of the continent?

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Rwanda 20 Years On

How well has the Great Lakes region recovered from the genocide?

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South Africa Decides: Is Democracy Delivering?

Has the ANC betrayed the values it championed for so many years?

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Is Nigeria Ready to Lead Africa?

Can Nigeria lead Africa? It has Africa’s biggest economy, but is wracked by insecurity....

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Africa's Fragile Health Systems and Global Epidemics

Do failed health systems in Africa make epidemics inevitable?

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Did the Arab Spring do More Harm Than Good?

Events in Tunisia led to mass uprisings, but also increasing radicalisation

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Nigeria Decides - But What Does the Future Hold?

Will Nigeria's upcoming elections be free and fair?

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Can Renewables Meet Africa's Energy Needs?

Can African leaders minimise emissions greenhouse gas emissions despite needing more en...

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Has Africa outgrown development aid?

How relevant or necessary is development aid in Africa today?

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Extreme Islamist Violence

Experts and activists discuss the lure of Jihad to young Britons, and how Islamic State, Boko Haram and Al Shabab operate.

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Has Ebola Changed Anything?

In Freetown, Sierra Leone, we debate the Ebola crisis. Has Africa and the wider world done enough to prevent another outbreak?

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Can Africa Afford Free Education?

Does free education mean a reduction in quality as critics of the policy argue?

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Is there a failure of leadership in African Sport?

Are African sports administrators are letting down their athletes?

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How will Africa solve its water crisis?

BBC Africa Debate looks at the availability of water, sanitation and toilets in Africa.

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Can youth protest bring about lasting change?

Forty years after the Soweto uprising, we debate if youth protests can bring about lasting change Presented by Audrey Brown.

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Is life getting easier for people with disabilities in Africa?

The BBC explores how attitudes to disabled people are changing in Africa.

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Should Street Vendors be Regulated?

Street traders are a common sight in many cities. But are they a menace or an asset?

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What is Life Like for Women Without Children in Africa?

What are the options for childless couples? And is choosing not to have children taboo?

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Is Journalism in Africa Threatened by Fake News?

Plastic rice. Death hoaxes. ‘Marry twice or go to jail’. Are we in a new era?

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What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia?

After more than 20 years rule by former President, Gambians have great expectations.

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What Will Fix Africa’s Air Transport?

Often the quickest route from one African country to another is via Europe

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Is Uganda the Best Place to be a Refugee?

Nancy Kacungira chairs this month's debate with a live audience in Kampala, Uganda.

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