Five African music stars to look out for

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Global interest in African music has never been higher but who are the stars of the future?

Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it and why is it linked to floods and bushfires?

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A climate system in the Indian Ocean, known as the dipole, is behind extreme weather events in East Africa and Australia.

Yinka Ilori: My Nigerian narrative of art and design in London

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Yinka Ilori is a London-based artist whose technicolour work is inspired by his Nigerian heritage.

Omoyele Sowore: Nigeria journalist detained hours after release

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His detention by security services comes after a court ordered his release on Thursday.

Ivory Coast’s Serge Aurier says Jose Mourinho has lifted spirits at Spurs

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Ivory Coast defender, Serge Aurier, believes Mourinho's move to Spurs has seen a winning mentality return to the club.

UK court dismisses Taylor ex-wife’s torture case

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The ex-wife of former Liberian president Charles Taylor was facing charges over a string of offences.

Mike Sonko: Nairobi governor arrested over Kenya corruption scandal

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Mike Sonko is a divisive politician known for his love of gold jewellery and clothing.

Africa’s top shots: 29 November – 5 December 2019

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Burkina Faso crisis: ‘Soliders killed seven members of my family’

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Djibril says soldiers in Burkina Faso targeted his family in their fight against Islamist militants.

East Africa hit by weather phenomenon

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Tropical storms are expected to hit East Africa late on Thursday and Friday, in areas which have already been affected by heavy rain.