Korrine Sky: Africans in Ukraine are ‘crying out for help’

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Zimbabwean student Korrine Sky is trying to help African students trapped in Ukraine.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido: Other things excite me more than music

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The Nigerian Afrobeats star talks to the BBC about his future plans, and why he won't take up politics.

Freeman Mbowe: Tanzania’s opposition leader finally released

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The release of Freeman Mbowe could herald the end of political repression, analysts say.

Why did 17 African countries abstain from the UN vote on Ukraine?

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BBC Africa correspondents explain why 17 African countries abstained from voting on the UN resolution on Ukraine.

Basketball Africa League: 2022 season to tip off with women’s landmark

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More must be done to encourage female coaches, says the first woman to take charge of a Basketball Africa League club.

Riky Rick: South African rap star who died aged 34

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Riky Rick was one of South Africa's top rappers but there was always a hidden side to his fame.

Africa’s week in pictures: 25 February – 3 March 2022

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

Ghana: Students reflect on their Ukraine ordeal as they return home

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Ghana become the first African country to evacuate its citizens fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

Why so many African students were in Ukraine

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The thousands of foreign students who have fled the conflict are wondering what to do next.

Israel Adesanya: UFC champion on fame, freedom of expression and boycotting New Zealand

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UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya talks to BBC Sport about freedom of expression and turning his back on New Zealand.