Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria

Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?

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Nigerian children who collapsed in court released

President Bola Tinubu orders the boys be freed following public outcry over their detention conditions.

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Ghana's Semenyo motivated by trial rejections

Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says repeated rejections as a teenager left him more motivated to forge a career in football.

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Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.

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South Africa police force 540 illegal miners from abandoned shaft

The miners were left starving and dehydrated after security forces cut off their access to food and water.

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Lightning kills 14 at Uganda refugee camp

All those killed at Palabek Refugee Settlement were children, an official tells local media.

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Africans at the cutting edge of interior design

Two UK-based Africans tell the BBC how they are digging deep into their culture to change home decor.

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William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards

The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.

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Living with Nigeria's blackouts - six weeks, no power

Large parts of Nigeria are experiencing power outages due to problems with the country's grid.

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‘People thought cheerleading was impossible in Rwanda’

Meet Rwanda's first cheerleading squad, known as the Pom Pom Girls.

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Gender 'should not be a barrier’ to coaching men

Jackline Juma, the first female head coach of a men's team in Kenya's top division, says "gender should not be a barrier" in football.

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Fashion killers and pumpkin assassins: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power

President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

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Kenya court paves way for new deputy president

The impeached deputy president wanted to prevent the swearing in as he appeals against his removal.

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S Africa footballer surrenders to police after fatal crash

Shaun Mogaila allegedly fled the scene of the accident which killed a nine-year-old girl.

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France jails ex-doctor for 27 years in Rwandan genocide trial

Eugène Rwamucyo was found guilty of complicity in genocide and complicity in crimes against humanity.

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The Rumble in the Jungle - 50 years on

BBC Sport speaks to those who witnessed the epic heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire.

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Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s - study

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

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Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott

Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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South Africa government split over Ukraine visa deal

Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.

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