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Nigeria President Buhari: I’ve never been so sick

March 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

On his return from extended medical leave, President Buhari says he will resume his duties on Monday.

UK aid in Libya could be harmful – watchdog

March 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Watchdog says support given to migrants in Libya might be stopping them from reaching a safe place.

Meet Kenya’s podcasting ‘sex queens’

March 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nini Wacera and Kaz Lucas are the self proclaimed "sex queens" of Nairobi.

Africa’s top shots: 3-9 March2017

March 10, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Egyptian pharaoh statue of Ramses II is ‘big discovery’

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Archaeologists say the figure found in water in a Cairo neighbourhood may depict Ramses II.

Apo Six murders: Nigeria sentences two policemen to death

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Six traders were shot in 2005 in modern Nigeria's most infamous case of extrajudicial killings.

Played accused of drug dealing out of Champions League tie

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mauritius goalkeeper Joseph Leopold, who has been accused for drug trafficking, has not been allowed to travel with his teammates for a Champions League game.

Senegal to meet Zambia in U20 Africa Cup of Nations final

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Senegal reach the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations final for the second tournament in a row after beating Guinea 1-0 in Ndola.

Baby chimp thriving after rescue from traffickers

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

We revisit Nemley Junior who was freed from wildlife traffickers in Ivory Coast after a BBC News investigation.

Craig Bellamy ‘devastated’ by charity investigation

March 9, 2017 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Concerns about former Welsh footballer Craig Bellamy's football academy in Sierra Leone are being looked into by the Charity Commission, the watchdog confirms.