Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wants to resolve Eritrea disputes

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In a televised speech after his swearing-in, Mr Abiy says he wants to end "years of misunderstandings".

Man United U-23 player Kehinde pledges future to Nigeria

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Manchester United U-23 player Tosin Kehinde sets his sights on playing for Nigeria and is already making moves to become a Super Eagle.

Somalia al-Shabab: African Union base under attack

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Al-Shabab fighters mount a ferocious gun and bomb attack on the facility south-west of Mogadishu.

Morocco’s Ait Bennasser facing race to be fit for World Cup

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Youssef Ait Bennasser is ruled out until May with a thigh injury and faces a fight to be fully fit for Morocco's World Cup campaign.

Pope Francis baptises Italy’s ‘migrant hero’ at Easter service

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A Nigerian man who stopped a supermarket thief armed with a cleaver is baptised by the Pope.

Nigerian senator salary calculator: How do you compare?

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Compare your pay to Nigerian senators, who are entitled to $37,500 a month each for expenses.

Mali jihadist faces war crimes charges at International Criminal Court

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Mali handed the suspect over to the International Criminal Court in the Hague.

Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara

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The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month.

Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

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It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

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Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner visits the churches of Ethiopia.