Nigeria elections 2023: How influencers are secretly paid by political parties

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Nigerian politicians are hiring social media influencers to spread disinformation ahead of February's elections.

Arthur Ashe: How the former Australian Open champion impacted Nigerian tennis

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The story of how a coup attempt in Nigeria forced former Australian Open champion Arthur Ashe to flee the court at gunpoint.

Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba buried

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Edwin Chiloba's killing drew widespread condemnation but police have not yet given a motive.

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2023 launched

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The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2023.

CHAN: Nelson Mandela’s grandson causes political row in African football

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An investigation has begun into a speech made by Zwelivelile Mandela at the CHAN opening ceremony in Algeria, held in a stadium named after his grandfather.

Migrants win right to challenge UK’s Rwanda policy

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The High Court has said 11 migrants can take their challenge to the Court of Appeal.

Australian Open: SA’s Lloyd Harris knocks out 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti

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South Africa's Lloyd Harris beats 17th seed Lorenzo Musetti in a gruelling five-set contest to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Asake, Burna Boy and Davido: Nigerian artists win big at Afrima

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Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid win at the All Africa Music Awards, while Asake says his prize is a dream come true.

Australian Open: Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur determined to ‘get Grand Slam title’

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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur aims to win a first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, saying she "does not want to lose any more finals".

Suspected jihadists abduct 50 women in northern Burkina Faso

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People in Arbinda say two groups of women were taken while out gathering food because of severe shortages.