Somalia conflict: UN helicopter and passengers seized by al-Shabab

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Eight passengers and its crew are being held in territory controlled by al-Shabab, local sources say.

Tiwa Savage files police complaint with Nigerian police against Davido

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The Nigerian star alleges the Grammy nominee artist has threatened her - he has not yet responded.

Gloria Maya Musu-Scott: Liberia’s ex-chief justice sentenced to life for murder

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She was convicted, along with three other women, of stabbing to death her niece at her home.

What is South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?

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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will consider whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak breaks cooking record in Ghana cook-a-thon

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Politicians and celebrities have backed Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak's attempt to break the world record.

Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

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The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations begins on Saturday and BBC Sport have worked with Opta to look at who might be crowned champions.

TB Joshua’s daughter: Tortured after standing up to ‘Daddy’

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The first person to blow the whistle on the abuse at the megapastor's church was his young daughter.

Nigeria ivory: Elephant tusks worth $11m destroyed

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Nigeria has become a hub for illegal ivory sales, with tusks smuggled in from all over the continent.

Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions

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The two discuss military co-operation as concerns rise over a deal about sea access for Ethiopia.

Niger deposed President Mohamed Bazoum’s son freed by coup leaders

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Salem Bazoum was detained with his parents since the presidential guard staged a coup last year.