Lagos protests over state tax increases

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A controversial property tax has seen residents of Lagos, Nigeria, take to the streets.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela timeline

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As South Africans pay tribute to veteran anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the BBC charts her tumultuous life.

‘We handmake wooden sunglasses from offcuts’

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South African sunglasses entrepreneur Alistair Barnes recycles paper and timber to make his frames.

DR Congo boycotts its own aid conference

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The UN says 13 million people need humanitarian aid, but Congolese leaders say this is exaggerated.

Egyptian club Zamalek sack 23rd coach in four years

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Ehab Galal becomes the 23rd coach to be sacked by Egyptian club Zamalek in the last four years after three straight league losses.

Meet Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s dressmaker

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Sonwabile Ndamase tells the BBC how the late anti-apartheid campaigner’s life influenced her fashion.

The woman who took on Uganda’s legal system from the inside

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How death row prisoner Susan Kigula studied law and changed Uganda's legal system.

Africa’s week in pictures: 6-12 April 2018

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Commonwealth Games: It’s not rare for athletes to go missing

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Over the years, many athletes have used sporting events as the chance to start a new life elsewhere.

Berlin to strip Namibian past from streets

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Names linked with atrocities Germany committed during its occupation in Namibia will be replaced.