How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

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Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity.

Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list

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The US president says he will act once Sudan pays $335m to "US terror victims and families".

End Sars protests: Amnesty warns of ‘escalating attacks’

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Protesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says.

Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK ‘hypocrites’

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Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands.

Sudan khalwas: Undercover in the schools that chain boys

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A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

‘Red, red wine’: The meaning of African election symbols

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Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power.

Ivory Coast election: Pascal Affi Nguessan’s home burnt down

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Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election.

End Sars protests: Osun governor escapes ‘assassination attempt’

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The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.

Egypt releases satirical blogger Shadi Abu Zeid

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The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news".

Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again

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A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.