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James Ibori: UK returns $5.8m stolen by ex-governor to Nigeria

May 18, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

James Ibori took the money while he was governor of Nigeria's Delta state in the early 2000s.

Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn’t get a Victoria Cross

May 18, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say.

Migrants reach Spain’s Ceuta enclave in record numbers

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

At least 6,000 people arrive in Ceuta from Morocco, many swimming in using rubber rings and rafts.

Ethiopia election: Fears over new delay

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The prime minister promises the election will be held soon, and will be free and fair.

Basketball Africa League: Ex-NBA player Ben Uzoh says it ‘will change lives’

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

As the Basketball Africa League tips off former NBA player Ben Uzoh says the new competition has the ability to 'change lives'.

Basketball Africa League: Coach is proud of US rapper J Cole’s debut

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League.

Asisat Oshoala: African history maker thrilled by Champions League win

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala is lost for words to describe her joy at being the first African to win the European Women's Champions League.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants: Six reasons they have not been defeated

May 17, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

After more than a decade of fighting, the Islamist militant group is still causing havoc in the north-east.

WNBA: Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale on her Nigerian identity and EndSars

May 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Arike Ogunbowale is a Nigerian American basketball player in the WNBA.

Meji Alabi: Grammy winning director on working with Beyonce, Burna Boy and Wizkid

May 16, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Grammy winning British-Nigerian director Meji Alabi has worked with Beyonce, Burna Boy and Wizkid.