| A Tuareg group declared the independence of northern Mali in April. Africafiles explores the implications and future of an independent Azawad.

| Africa is rapidly urbanizing, and Peace Studies Lecturer Timothy Gachanga argues there could be a link between growing African urban poverty and revolution.

| In May 2009, toxic waste from a gold mine located in North Mara, Tanzania, spilled into River Thigithe. This was the beginning of a long line of human rights abuses by African Barrick.

| Discussing presidential elections outcomes in Cote d'Ivoire, Tanzania, Niger and Guinea.

| Questioning progress made after two years of power-sharing in Zimbabwe.

| This episode of the African Pulse is dedicated to discussing African women's involvement in the global online dating phenomenon.

| There is excitement in Africa the World Cup is hosted on home soil. Most African teams have played their opening matches. Listen to reactions from local fans.

| Cameroon music offers a glimpse of the art and culture of the country. What can you tell about Cameroon by listening to its music?

| The resolution of the Cameroon-Nigeria sovereignty dispute over oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula has been described by the UN as "a diplomatic success." Exactly how successful was it?

| The resolution of the Cameroon-Nigeria sovereignty dispute over oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula has been described by the UN as "a diplomatic success". Exactly how successful was it?