Tanzania President Samia: We’re here to show that women can lead

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When Samia Suluhu Hassan first became Tanzania's president some doubted her, she tells the BBC.

Nigerian Igbo Jewish leader arrested with Israeli visitors freed

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Lizben Agha was held for weeks without charge after becoming caught up with the three men's arrest.

Africa’s golden moments from Tokyo 2020

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BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney digs out Africa's golden moments from Tokyo 2020.

Malta: The teenagers pulled from the sea and accused of terrorism

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How three teenagers rescued from the Mediterranean Sea ended up in Malta accused of terrorism.

Mozambique insurgency: Key port retaken from insurgents – Rwanda

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Mocímboa da Praia was the Islamist militants' last stronghold in northern Mozambique, Rwanda says.

Nigeria kidnappings: Chibok schoolgirl returns home seven years on

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More than 270 girls were seized by Islamist militants in 2014, and many of them are still missing.

Outrage after Zimbabwean girl, 14, dies giving birth at church shrine

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Memory Machaya's death at a church leads to calls for the government to end forced child marriage.

Tokyo 2020: The Olympic DJs playing in empty stadiums

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DJs have found themselves in the unusual position of playing music in virtually empty Olympic stadiums.

Tokyo Olympics: Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge successfully defends Olympic marathon title

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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge claims victory in the men's marathon at Tokyo 2020 to become the first athlete since 1980 to retain an Olympic marathon title.

Abba Kyari: The Nigerian super sleuth wanted in the US

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Highly decorated policeman Abba Kyari's reputation is under scrutiny over alleged fraud.