Hachalu Hundessa: Ethiopia singer’s death unrest killed 166

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Protests over the killing of Hachalu Hundessa spread from Oromia, where he was seen as a hero.

Katsina: The motorcycle bandits terrorising northern Nigeria

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Insecurity has worsened in the north-west as kidnapping for ransom becomes a lucrative trade.

Somalia restaurant attack: Six killed by al-Shabab

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Militant group al-Shabab said it carried out the bomb explosion in the town of Baidoa.

Hachalu Hundessa: ‘My friend the hero who was gunned down’

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The BBC's Amensisa Ifa was close to Ethiopian protest singer Hachalu Hundessa, who was shot dead on Monday.

Wilson Kipsang: Marathon winner handed four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

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Former London Marathon winner Wilson Kipsang is banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations.

Wilson Kipsang: Marathon winner handed four-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

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Former London Marathon winner Wilson Kipsang is banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations.

Motorbike taxi rider sets himself on fire ‘over bribe’

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The motorcycle taxi rider's bike had been seized for carrying passengers against coronavirus restrictions.

Motorbike taxi rider sets himself on fire ‘over bribe’

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The motorcycle taxi rider's bike had been seized for carrying passengers against coronavirus restrictions.

Ellis: African women’s events news ‘bittersweet’

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South Africa's women's football coach Desiree Ellis welcomes a new Women's Champions League, but regrets the loss of a Women's Afcon.

Covid-19: How Nollywood is coping with an industry shutdown

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The coronavirus pandemic has halted Nollywood productions, costing millions.