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Drones deliver blood and medical supplies in Rwanda

May 1, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Doctors in Rwanda are able to order blood supplies by text and then have them delivered by drone.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s ‘expensive risk’ shows Roma what they could have had

May 1, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mohamed Salah was seen as an expensive risk when Liverpool bought him - but the regret is now all with Champions League rivals Roma, explains James Horncastle.

Islam Slimani: Newcastle forward charged with violent conduct

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Newcastle's on-loan forward Islam Slimani is charged with violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident during their defeat by West Brom.

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria.

Gaetan Bong: Football Association says Burnley fans’ booing ‘unacceptable’

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The Football Association says the Burnley supporters' booing of Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday's Premier League game was "unacceptable".

Andre Ayew: Swansea striker ‘100%’ confident of survival

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Swansea City striker Andre Ayew says he is "100%" confident that his side will avoid relegation this season.

Trump and Nigerian President Buhari deflect awkward question

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria's leader exercises discretion when asked about Mr Trump's reported use of a derogatory term.

Beauty standards: Egypt’s curly hair comeback

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.

Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ashley Butterfield has been around the world - but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

April 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.