War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing ‘hell on earth’ for food prices

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The Ukraine war could push millions closer to starvation, the boss of the World Food Programme says.

Uganda: Gulu pupil shot dead in school protests over Manchester derby TV ban

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Security forces fire live bullets to disperse angry students who wanted to watch the Manchester derby.

The Nigerian doctor trying to help Africans in Ukraine

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Dr Awofaa Gogo Abite fled Ukraine because of the war - but he is now providing medical help to others at the border.

Stephen Mokoka breaks world record on 50km debut

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South Africa's Stephen Mokoka breaks the 50km record in his first race at the distance.

Viewpoint on Ukraine: Why African wars get different treatment

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The global response to the conflict in Ukraine highlights a double standard, writes Maher Mezahi.

Africans trapped in Ukraine unable to escape conflict with Russia

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BBC Africa can spoken to several Africans still trapped across Ukraine.

Korrine Sky: Africans in Ukraine are ‘crying out for help’

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Zimbabwean student Korrine Sky is trying to help African students trapped in Ukraine.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido: Other things excite me more than music

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The Nigerian Afrobeats star talks to the BBC about his future plans, and why he won't take up politics.

Freeman Mbowe: Tanzania’s opposition leader finally released

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The release of Freeman Mbowe could herald the end of political repression, analysts say.

Why did 17 African countries abstain from the UN vote on Ukraine?

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BBC Africa correspondents explain why 17 African countries abstained from voting on the UN resolution on Ukraine.