Nigeria election 2019: Where are the female candidates?

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Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female participation in parliament, according to the UN.

Tanzania male MPs face circumcision call to stop HIV spread

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A female MP calls for checks on whether male MPs had undergone the procedure.

Derby take ex-Nigeria defender Ambrose on trial

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Derby County take former Celtic and Hibernian defender Efe Ambrose on trial as they look to strengthen their squad.

Ivorian defender Sol Bamba leads African tributes to Sala

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Cardiff City's Ivorian defender Sol Bamba leads the tributes from African players to Argentine player Emiliano Sala following the identification of his body.

Ivorian defender Sol Bamba leads African tributes to Sala

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Cardiff City's Ivorian defender Sol Bamba leads the tributes from African players to Argentine player Emiliano Sala following the identification of his body.

Striker Aristide Bance returns to play in Burkina Faso

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Much-travelled striker Aristide Bance returns to his native Burkina Faso and signs a short-term deal with USFA.

Sierra Leone declares emergency over rape and sexual assault

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President Bio made the announcement after hearing from an Ebola survivor who had been raped.

Sierra Leone declares emergency over rape and sexual assault

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The president made the announcement after hearing the testimony of an Ebola survivor who had been raped.

Mixed-race in the UK: ‘It was like I was bad for having big hair’

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Tillie, 15, says being mixed race has made her stronger but there have been some difficult moments.

Nigerian elections: Has Boko Haram been defeated?

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The government claims Boko Haram militants have been "decimated" since it came to power in 2015.