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Meet the Nigerian rapper who loves dressing modestly

November 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Rapper Haddy Rapia is making a name for herself in a traditionally conservative and mainly Muslim area of northern Nigeria.

Madagascar’s ‘worst plague outbreak’ in 50 years

November 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The island is one of the global hotspots most prone to the deadly disease.

Visibility poor

November 14, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A shortage of weather data is holding back many African economies. Some start-ups are changing this.

South African parents sue after son drowns in latrine

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mother of five-year-old boy breaks down on first day of court hearing.

Big Words, big money at World Scrabble Championship

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The scrabble world championships take place in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

Zimbabwe military chief Chiwenga in Zanu-PF purge warning

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

General Constantino Chiwenga says he could step in, a week after President Mugabe sacked his deputy.

South African church group attacks Johannesburg police

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A South African police officer is recovering in hospital after being attacked by members of a church.

Gaydar founder Henry Badenhorst dies in South Africa

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Henry Badenhorst created the dating website after a friend complained he was too busy to find love.

Israel’s Hapoel Ra’anana sign Zambia’s Emmanuel Mayuka

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Zambia striker Emmanuel Mayuka signs for Israeli club Hapoel Ra'anana as a free agent after leaving Egyptian side Zamalek in August.

Relive Africa’s top 10 Premier League moments

November 13, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As part of the BBC's African Footballer of the Year season, BBC Africa Sport selects the top 10 unforgettable African moments in 25 years of the Premier League.