Mr Ibu: Nigerian Nollywood actor’s leg amputated, family says

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Relatives say John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, has endured seven operations to save his life.

Nigeria election: Peter Obi says legal battle is over but fight for the country remains

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The opposition's Peter Obi criticises the ruling that ended his presidential poll result challenge.

Caster Semenya: Double Olympic champion ‘not ashamed of being different’

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Caster Semenya tells the BBC she is "not going to be ashamed" of being "different", and will "fight for what is right" amid her ongoing dispute with athletics authorities.

South Africa recalls all diplomats from Israel

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The move is in response to one of the heaviest nights of airstrikes in Gaza since the conflict began.

Somalia floods: Fourteen killed and thousands trapped in their homes

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Bridges and roads have been destroyed by the downpours making it hard to reach affected people.

Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni hits back over expulsion from US-Africa trade pact Agoa

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Joe Biden expelled Uganda from the Agoa trade deal last week after it passed a new anti-homosexuality law.

Why does France have military bases in Africa?

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Upheavals in West Africa mean France can no longer take its "backyard" for granted.

Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar’s record with 49th ODI ton as India thrash South Africa

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Virat Kohli equals the record of Sachin Tendulkar as he hits his 49th one-day international century in India's 243-run World Cup win over South Africa.

Ghana’s Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia chosen as NPP presidential candidate

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Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia will contest the presidency under the NPP's banner in elections.

Rema, the Afrobeats star who does not intend to calm down

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The meteoric rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats star prepared to hustle his way to global domination.