Ethiopia crisis: Ceasefire calls as army claims progress in Tigray

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Aid agencies say they are unable to reach civilians affected by fierce fighting in the Tigray region.

Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

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Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

Egypt arrests: UN condemns detention of human rights advocates

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Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including its head, have been detained.

Bobi Wine protests: Shoot to kill defended by Uganda minister

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The security minister says "police have a right to kill you" after 28 protesters died in clashes.

Ibrahim Omer: Former Eritrean refugee who’s New Zealand’s first African MP

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Ibrahim Omer fled Eritrea as a refugee making his way to New Zealand and becoming the country's first ever African MP.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13 – 19 November 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Fact-checking misleading images

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Manipulated and false images with no relation to the crisis in Ethiopia are being shared online.

Bobi Wine: Presidential rival’s arrest sparks deadly Uganda protests

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Sixteen people are killed in protests in Uganda over the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine.

NBA draft: Eight players with Nigerian heritage picked by teams

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Eight players with Nigerian heritage are all set to play in the NBA next season after being picked in Wednesday's draft.

WHO boss Dr Tedros denies supporting Tigray leaders

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Ethiopia's army chief had accused Dr Tedros of helping source weapons for the conflict.