Africa needs China and the US to work together

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The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: ‘I want to say what I think’

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The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.

Covid vaccines: Why is Nigeria unable to use its supply?

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It's reported that up to one million doses of Covid vaccine in Nigeria have expired and are to be destroyed.

Nigeria’s all-women lawyers offering free legal advice

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Nigeria's all-women lawyers offering free services to those unable to get bail and people facing long pre-trial detentions.

Morocco grades for sex: Hassan I University lecturers in court

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They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.

BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021: Ntando Mahlangu

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A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Ntando Mahlangu.

Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says

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A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.

How Bangladeshis are lured into slavery in Libya

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A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents.

Kenya: Landmark ruling in divorce proceedings acknowledges that housework is work

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A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.

Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

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Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.