Dahomey mothers: The all-female army that protected modern-day Benin

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The Dahomey mothers fought to protect their kingdom from colonisers until the late 19th Century.

Black Panther spin-off: How author Nnedi Okorafor found her identity

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Nnedi Okorafor is writing a Black Panther spin-off and having another story adapted for primetime TV.

South Africa to amend constitution to allow land expropriation

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President Cyril Ramaphosa said land expropriation without compensation was of "critical importance".

The face behind a stock image: How I gave away my face for free

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A young woman posed in a photo shoot and years later discovered she was the face of fake adverts.

Central African Republic: Russian journalists die in ambush

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The journalists were killed in an attack on their vehicle late on Monday night, officials say.

Sierra Leone coach hampered by lack of domestic league football

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Sierra Leone coach John Keister says the lack of domestic league football is hampering his preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Kenya’s Tourism Minister sorry for saying ‘go to hell’

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Najib Balala told critics to "go to hell" after they blamed for the deaths of 10 rhinos.

Zimbabwe’s MDC Alliance says Chamisa beat Mnangagwa

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The MDC Alliance alleges the ruling Zanu-PF is trying to rig the result of the presidential poll.

Somalia’s deaf footballers create their own league

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Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.

Letter from Africa: How bruised is President Buhari by defections?

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Journalist Mannir Dan Ali considers the Nigerian president's chances of re-election after the loss of key allies.