‘My wife died in stampede at Ethiopian Oromo festival’

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Abdisa Borena's pregnant wife, Siifan, was killed in a stampede in Ethiopia's Oromia region a year ago.

Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area

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New restrictions have been imposed in an Anglophone area ahead of planned protests on Sunday.

Cameroon bans pro-independence rallies in Anglophone area

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New restrictions have been imposed in an Anglophone area ahead of planned protests on Sunday.

The portable science kit entrepreneur

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Creator of ChemStart, Bathabile Mpofu, takes hands-on scientific experiments into schools in South Africa.

Mohamed Kallon out to boost Sierra Leone coaching

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Former Sierra Leone international Mohamed Kallon is hoping to inspire the next generation of local coaches after earning his Uefa license.

Blowing trumpets

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

Inspiration or looting?

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Blankets from Lesotho are at the centre of controversy in the fashion world, as BBC Africa's Mayeni Jones reports.

Laos is ‘world’s fastest growing’ ivory market

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An animal protection group says Laos urgently needs to take steps to tackle this growing problem.

African Champions League: North African battle in semi-finals

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Four north African clubs, including three former winners, are in action this weekend in the semi-finals of the African Champions League.

Murder of Steve Biko

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The funeral of South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko was held in September 1977.