Ethiopia’s Gonday University denies aiding grave destruction in west Tigray

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Gondar University responds to a BBC report that there was a campaign to cover up war-crime evidence.

Christine Mboma ‘excited’ to receive BBC African Sports Personality of the Year award

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Namibian sprinter Christine Mboma hopes to win more medals and inspire others across the continent after finally getting her hands on the BBC African Sports Personality of the Year award for 2021.

South Africa kidnapping: ‘I survived but part of me died that day’

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South Africa has one of the highest rates of kidnapping in the world, as Lesego Tau's ordeal shows.

Ncuti Gatwa: The Scottish-Rwandan roots of the 14th Doctor Who

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Ncuti Gatwa is preparing to take on the role of one of British TV's most iconic characters.

Goodluck Jonathan: Nigeria’s former president rejects APC nomination

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A northern group bought the APC nomination form without his consent, Goodluck Jonathan says.

Nigeria must pay ex-coach in compensation

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Fifa orders the Nigeria Football Federation to pay former coach Gernot Rohr just under $378,000 for breach of contract without just cause.

Jody Lukoki: DR Congo international dies aged 29

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DR Congo international Jody Lukoki, who began his senior career with Dutch giants Ajax, has died at the age of 29.

Egypt arrests teenagers for harassing female tourists at pyramids

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A video showing a group haranguing the young women at the Giza pyramids sparked outrage online.

Nigeria’s Looty seeks to reclaim African art in digital form

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A Nigerian designer is making NFTs of African artefacts in Western museums to help local artists.

Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights

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Plans to stop domestic flights in protest at the spiralling cost of aviation fuel are suspended.