Drought battle

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Kenyan herders are giving their own food to animals to keep them alive during the severe drought.

Yousra Elbagir: Global pariah

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Sudanese columnist Yousra Elbagir explains what it is like to live in a country subject to US sanctions.

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigeria’s art of flowery language

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In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers the art of Nigerian verbosity.

Elizabeth Ohene: ‘Honourable for life’

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Life as an MP in Ghana is a tough and short-lived stint, but the privilege of being called "Honourable" is worth the trouble, writes Elizabeth Ohene.

Joseph Warungu: Striking a pose in 2017

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu identifies key people, places and events to watch out for in Africa in 2017.

Africa’s 2016 in pictures

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A selection of the most striking news images from the African continent this year.

Preserving rural Mali

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Photographer Boukary Konate is documenting scenes from rural life in his native Mali for the "internet generation", and before this way of life disappears entirely.

Ebrima Sillah: Home sweet home

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After 12 years, Ebrima Sillah, who was forced to flee The Gambia for being too critical of Yahya Jammeh, hopes to return home.

Mannir Dan Ali: ‘Limping giant’

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Mannir Dan Ali considers why the Nigerian president is finding it hard to please anyone.

Who are Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamist group?

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The BBC looks at the militant Islamist group Boko Haram, which is fighting to overthrow the Nigerian government and create an Islamic state in parts of West Africa.