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The Flip Side: A different angle on Africa's big stories

Short videos exposing the hidden angles of Africa's trending topics. Welcome to the Flip Side! We turn reporting about the continent on its head.

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A Zimbabwean gold coin being held between two fingers

Flip Side: Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

Flip Side: Should Africa ditch underperforming currencies?

African currencies continue to slump against major global currencies.
GlobalizationApril 16, 202402:54 min
Italien-Afrika Gipfel in Rom

The Flipside: Does Italy’s new plan work for Africa?

The Flipside: Does Italy’s new plan work for Africa?

Italy's "Mattei Plan," called ‘a partnership between equals,’ is already ruffling feathers in Africa.
TradeFebruary 5, 202403:32 min
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South Africa to pull out of the UN Refugee Convention?

South Africa to pull out of the UN Refugee Convention?

South Africa wants tougher laws to stop the influx of refugees and asylum seekers. One proposal is a withdrawal from the international convention on refugees. In the runup to a general election, the government is under pressure to calm rising xenophobia and the record unemployment in a weak economy that appears to fuel the trend.
PoliticsDecember 6, 202302:39 min
A man speaks to the camera, with a photo of a statue of chained slaves behind him

Modern slavery on the rise around the world

Modern slavery on the rise around the world

Varying forms of modern slavery have increased significantly in the last five years, according to the United Nations.
SocietyNovember 30, 202301:28 min
Julius Malema giving a speech with a raised fist

South Africa's Julius Malema holds Kenya's Ruto to account

South Africa's Julius Malema holds Kenya's Ruto to account

South Africa's firebrand politician, Julius Malema, gave a dynamic speech at the launch of the Pan-African Institute, in which he criticized Kenya's President William Ruto. Malema received enthusiastic cheers from the audience. But did he cross a line and break the African etiquette that a guest does not speak ill of their host?
PoliticsNovember 17, 202303:34 min
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George Weah's failed war crimes court

George Weah's failed war crimes court

What happened to the victims of war crimes in Liberia, still waiting for justice, 20 years after two devastating civil wars? Six years ago, President George Weah had pledged to establish an economic and war crimes court.
Law and JusticeOctober 17, 202303:04 min
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