Why is Emirates halting business in Nigeria?

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Keisha Gitari examines what led to Emirate Airlines suspending flights to Nigeria.

Africa’s oldest dinosaur found in Zimbabwe

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The skeleton of a long-necked Mbiresaurus raathi is believed to be more than 230 million years old.

Basketball can overtake football in Nigeria, says NBA Africa vice president

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Basketball can overcome off-court problems that have plagued the game to supplant football as the number one sport in Nigeria, according to the vice president of NBA Africa.

Ethiopia civil war: Why fighting has resumed in Tigray and Amhara

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A few weeks ago, it seemed as though peace talks were imminent, so why has fighting resumed in Tigray?

Wildlife photographer of the year: Is this ape really cuddling a pet mongoose?

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Mystery and wonder in this year's shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Suellen Tennyson: Kidnapped US Catholic nun freed in Burkina Faso

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Suellen Tennyson, 83, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Barcelona striker and family ‘do not feel safe’ after robbery at home

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Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he and his family do not feel safe in their home after a violent robbery on Monday.

Oscar Pistorius: South African ex-Paralympian seeks to force early prison release

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The ex-Paralympian is serving a 13-year sentence for the murder of his girlfriend nine years ago.

Liberian former child soldier: ‘I’m giving back’

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Former Liberian child soldier, Morris Matadi, is working with children trying to give them hope for the future.

South African actress and model Charlbi Dean dies at 32

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There is shock at the death of a "true star-in-the-making" who was "on the verge of a breakthrough".