Period poverty: In Africa, women are being priced out of buying sanitary ware
Craig TaylorBBC research reveals that women in Africa spend up to 13% of their income on menstrual products. BBC News – Africa
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Sudan conflict: Call for gravediggers in Omdurman as fighting intensifies
Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria’s President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger
President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger’s junta. BBC News – Africa
Niger coup: Ecowas deadline sparks anxiety in northern Nigeria
Niger’s junta has hours to restore the ousted president or face the possibility of military action. BBC News – Africa
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger’s ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday. BBC News – Africa
Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup
Mohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group. BBC News – Africa