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Nigerian-American Cheta Emba fell in love with rugby while studying for a degree in molecular and cellular biology at one of the world's most famous universities.

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.

This is the 10th anniversary of the prize set up in honour of the Ghanaian journalist who died at the age of 41.

John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.

Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.

The minister faces calls to resign and an investigation after previously using offensive language.

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

After a long and bitter legal battle splitting his family, Harry Roy Veevers is yet to rest in peace.

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.