Burundi prison fire kills at least 38 in Gitega

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Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.

Kenyan policeman shoots dead six people including wife

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Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.

BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021: Faith Kipyegon

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A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Faith Kipyegon.

Africa’s patchy transport network gets a tech boost

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The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.

Crocodile attack: British teen speaks of relief

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Amelie Osborn-Smith says she'd expected to lose her foot, but doctors say she'll be able to walk on it again.

Omicron: Why is Nigeria on the travel red list?

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The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?

Covid-19: What do we know about the Omicron variant?

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Professor Willem Hanekom says that the Omicron variant "is spreading extraordinarily fast in South Africa".

Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

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The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.

Covid: UK red list criticised as ‘travel apartheid’ by Nigeria

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Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".

Teenager ‘very lucky’ after Zambia crocodile attack

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Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.