Nigeria bans cough syrup with codeine after addiction outcry

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The move follows a BBC investigation into a cough syrup addiction epidemic sweeping Nigeria.

Mohamed Salah named writers’ Footballer of the Year

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is voted the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for 2018.

Drones deliver blood and medical supplies in Rwanda

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Doctors in Rwanda are able to order blood supplies by text and then have them delivered by drone.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool’s ‘expensive risk’ shows Roma what they could have had

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Mohamed Salah was seen as an expensive risk when Liverpool bought him - but the regret is now all with Champions League rivals Roma, explains James Horncastle.

Islam Slimani: Newcastle forward charged with violent conduct

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Newcastle's on-loan forward Islam Slimani is charged with violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident during their defeat by West Brom.

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

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The BBC's Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria.

Gaetan Bong: Football Association says Burnley fans’ booing ‘unacceptable’

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The Football Association says the Burnley supporters' booing of Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday's Premier League game was "unacceptable".

Andre Ayew: Swansea striker ‘100%’ confident of survival

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Swansea City striker Andre Ayew says he is "100%" confident that his side will avoid relegation this season.

Trump and Nigerian President Buhari deflect awkward question

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Nigeria's leader exercises discretion when asked about Mr Trump's reported use of a derogatory term.

Beauty standards: Egypt’s curly hair comeback

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How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.