Credentials, please

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In our series of letters from African journalists, Joseph Warungu looks at why Kenya insists that its senior political leaders must hold a university degree.

“Like rolling down a hill in a trash can”: Meet the Nigerian bobsleigh team

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Why did three Nigerian women with no experience in snow sports decide to form a bobsleigh team?

Nigerian bobsleigh team races towards history

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The first bobsleigh team from Africa are on the verge of qualifying for the 2018 Olympics.

What’s Up Africa: How to report a stabbing in Kenya

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BBC What's up Africa satirist Ikenna Azuike puts Kenyan police in the dock this week, and shares some tips on how to tackle their slow response to crime.

Cameroon boss Hugo Broos threatens to quit

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Cameroon's Nations Cup-winning coach Hugo Broos threatens to quit over management and funding problems in the national team set-up.

Kenyan Clifton Miheso complains to Fifa over gun-threat allegation

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Kenya international Clifton Miheso complains to Fifa over his claim he was forced at gunpoint to end his Golden Arrows contract.

Ahmed Kathrada funeral: South Africa’s Zuma asked to stay away

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Mourners cheer calls for South Africa's president to resign at anti-apartheid activist's funeral.

UK protest over Nigeria, Ghana deportations

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Flights were temporarily halted on Tuesday evening after protesters locked themselves in an aircraft.

Was Delhi attack racially motivated?

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Video footage shows Endurance Amalawa being attacked by a mob in India.

Ivory Coast’s former first lady Simone Gbagbo acquitted

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Crimes against humanity charges relate to the deadly violence after the 2010 presidential elections.