Somali trader’s life in South Africa

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A Somali shopkeeper now living in South Africa reflects on the good and bad in his new home.

‘I saw my sister drown’

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Most Nigerians are not fleeing conflict but are economic migrants in search of jobs and opportunities.

Fists for votes

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There has been violence, allegations of vote-rigging and organisational problems.

How I smuggle people from Nigeria to Europe

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Meet one of the men involved in trafficking people from Nigeria to Libya as they make their way to Europe.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

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Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Former Gabon defender Moise Brou Apanga collapses and dies

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Former Gabon international defender Moise Brou Apanga dies after collapsing during a training session with his club FC 105 Libreville.

Raila Odinga chosen to challenge president in Kenya vote

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This will be the fourth time that veteran politician Raila Odinga runs for president.

Obese woman to move to UAE after ‘losing 250kg’ in India

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Eman Abd El Aty will now be moved to Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi for "secondary physiotherapy".

State of anxiety

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One of the region's oldest Christian communities is living in fear after attacks.

Why Oba of Lagos ‘snubbing’ Ooni of Ife shocked Nigeria

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In a country where greetings are all-important, it's rare for traditional leaders to rebuff each other in public.