Islamist militants kill 18 in north-eastern Nigeria

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The Islamic State group said it was behind the ambush on a convoy of government officials.

Nigeria’s Adesanya retains UFC title

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Israel Adesanya expertly picks apart Paulo Costa to retain his middleweight title and extend his perfect professional record to 20-0 at UFC 253 in Abu Dhabi.

How orphaned migrant from Gambia found new family

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When Gambian orphan Muhammed Sanneh arrived in Sicily aged 16, his life took an unexpected turn.

Mendys of the match: An 11 like no other

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With three Mendys - Edouard, Benjamin and Nampalys - in the Premier League, BBC Sport Africa has managed to create a whole team.

Auschwitz historian offers to serve Nigerian boy’s sentence

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Polish historian says he will serve part of the jail term of a boy, 13, convicted of blasphemy in Nigeria.

‘I want to teach Congolese people what art is’

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Dina Ekanga is a Congolese 'nail' artist who was inspired by the Nkisi Nkondi sculptures of the Kongo people.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

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Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Haile Gebrselassie: ‘It was the ‘Leg of God’

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Athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie explains how he was assisted by the ‘Leg of God’.

Mali coup: Bah Ndaw sworn in as civilian leader

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The ex-defence minister was picked by the coup leader to head a transitional government until elections.

Magawa the mine-detecting rat wins PDSA Gold Medal

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Magawa the African giant pouched rat has won a PDSA Gold Medal for his work detecting landmines.