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Prince Charles tells Commonwealth of sorrow over slavery

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 18:25
The prince also tells Commonwealth leaders it is up to nations whether they remain monarchies.
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UK officer ‘left out evidence’ in Kenya murder case

Fri, 24/06/2022 - 14:00
DCI Neil Hibberd helped investigate the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Jude.
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South Africa's Zondo commission: Damning report exposes rampant corruption

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 17:34
President Cyril Ramaphosa vows to have learnt the lessons but many South Africans are not convinced.
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Asuu strike: Unilag student interviews union president

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 14:32
Student Temiloluwa asks The Academic Staff Union of Universities president why lecturers have been on strike.
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What happened when Israel sent its refugees to Rwanda

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 01:17
As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences.
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War in Ukraine: 'Why won't Nigeria accept my medical degree?'

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 18:19
Three students react to the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council's decision to not accept degrees from Ukrainian universities.
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How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 01:12
Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.
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Loliondo clashes: The Maasai seeking medical help in Kenya

Tue, 21/06/2022 - 16:31
Members of the Maasai have fled from Loliondo in northern Tanzania to seek medical attention and food in Kenya.
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French elections: Cleaner defeats former minister in parliamentary vote

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 18:25
Rachel Keke, a left-wing candidate in Paris, is the first cleaner to become an MP in France.
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Patrice Lumumba remains returned to his family

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 15:34
The gold tooth of the assassinated Congolese independence hero and PM was all that remained of Mr Lumumba.
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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Sun, 19/06/2022 - 08:51
Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.
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Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Sun, 19/06/2022 - 01:35
Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.
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African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

Sat, 18/06/2022 - 02:09
A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.
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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Fri, 17/06/2022 - 11:43
Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.
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Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat

Fri, 17/06/2022 - 01:53
Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change.
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Nigeria's Falz and Teni back Inec's voter registration drive

Thu, 16/06/2022 - 03:31
While some Nigerians feel empowered, others need to be encouraged to register for next February's poll.
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Somalia elections 2022: Why are they important?

Sat, 14/05/2022 - 12:26
This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?
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East Africa drought: 'The suffering here has no equal'

Sat, 14/05/2022 - 02:25
Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.
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Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world's best nurse

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 17:57
Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.
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Government's withdrawal of Nigeria from global basketball is 'heart-wrenching'

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 12:38
The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.
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