Daughter of organ traffickers says ‘I’ll always back my parents’

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In an exclusive interview with the BBC's Simi Jolaoso, Sonia Ekweremadu says she 'understands the conviction' of her parents.

Sudan fighting: The Nigerian footballer who fled in his shorts

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The midfielder had no time to gather his belongings as fighting broke out in his neighbourhood.

Sudan fighting: Warring sides in Saudi Arabia for talks

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The rival armies prepare to hold their first face-to-face negotiations after weeks of fighting.

Fire rages at Shell chemical plant in Texas

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Huge plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky - reports say a blast caused the fire at Deer Park.

Kenya: Moment helicopter lifts lorry driver from flash flooding

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Flash flooding surrounded a lorry driver who was crossing the Gulana-Kulalu causeway in Kenya.

Sudan fighting: Bittersweet ending for one family fleeing conflict

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After a tortuous wait, Azza is heading to the UK with her children, but without her husband.

Hellen Obiri: Boston Marathon winner on family sacrifice and quitting the track

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Kenya's multiple world champion on moving her family to a different country in search of marathon success.

Nigeria: Kidney-plot politician Ike Ekweremadu jailed

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Nigerian senator Ike Ekweremadu brought a man to the UK to provide a kidney for his daughter.

Victor Osimhen: Is ‘limitless’ Napoli striker a £100m player?

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Having scored the goal that clinched Napoli's first title in 33 years, just how much is Serie A's Nigerian top scorer Victor Osimhen worth?

King Charles III Coronation: Africans share their thoughts

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What does King Charles III's coronation mean to Africans? People from four cities on the continent share their views.