Meji Alabi: Grammy winning director on working with Beyonce, Burna Boy and Wizkid

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Grammy winning British-Nigerian director Meji Alabi has worked with Beyonce, Burna Boy and Wizkid.

Africa’s lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

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The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues.

DR Congo Eid violence: Court hands down death sentences

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Rival Muslim groups clashed over who should lead end-of-Ramadan celebrations, killing one policeman.

Adire: Teenagers upholding the ancient art of ‘tie and dye’ in Nigeria

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Khaerat and her schoolmates are continuing the tradition, art, and craft of Adire.

UK troops seize IS weapons in Mali operation

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A UK task force arrived in the West African country last year as part of a UN peacekeeping mission.

Eurovision 2021: Tusse – from child refugee to Swedish pop star

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"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give," says Sweden's act Tusse.

Teenage girl found in boat drifting for 22 days at sea

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Aicha, 17, was making the journey from Ivory Coast to Europe for the "chance of a better life".

BAL: The NBA-backed Basketball Africa League to tip off in Kigali, Rwanda

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What does having an NBA-backed tournament, Basketball Africa League, mean for the continent?

What is the Basketball Africa League?

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BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the inaugural Basketball Africa League which tips off on Sunday in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

What is the Basketball Africa League?

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BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the inaugural Basketball Africa League which tips off on Sunday in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.