Looted artefacts in Oxford museums could be returned to Nigeria

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Nigeria has requested the return of 97 cultural objects taken by British colonial forces in 1897.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes hit by visa issues at World Championships return to action

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Several African athletes who were not able to compete at the World Championships have the chance of redemption at the Commonwealth Games.

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

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“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks?

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The military seized power in Mali and Burkina Faso vowing to reduce attacks by jihadi groups.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Jamie Riddle on true values of event in Birmingham

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South African triathlete Jamie Riddle says it is "an honour" and "a dream come true" to represent his country at the Commonwealth Games.

Julius Malema: South Africa opposition leader warns of impending uprising

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Opposition figure Julius Malema told the BBC white people and elite black people could be targets.

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria kit made last-minute after team left in lurch

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The manager of the Kidderminster textile factory says he thought Tuesday's call was a "wind-up".

Kenya elections: Why farmers like William Ruto’s big ambitions

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The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 July 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Nigeria shuts schools in Abuja over fears of attack

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Students have been targeted for mass kidnapping in other parts of the country in recent years.