Nigerian senator in UK court over organ-harvesting trial

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A Nigerian senator recruited a Lagos street vendor promising a new life in London, Old Bailey hears.

Ghana FA: ‘Prayers’ with former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu after Turkey quake

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The Ghana FA says it is "praying" for former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Christian Atsu who is believed to be trapped under rubble caused by the devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Motsepe hails ‘best ever CHAN’ despite debate over value

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Caf's president Patrick Motsepe says CHAN 2022 was the "best ever" despite the political rows in the background.

Tems wins Grammy: Nigerians celebrate rap award

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The 27-year-old artist won the Best Melodic Rap Performance alongside Future and Drake.

The origin of Hiplife: How rapping in Twi ‘blew people’s minds’

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The Ghanaian music genre was huge in the 90s, and its legacy lives on in Afrobeats.

Pope Mass in South Sudan: Pontiff urges people to reject ‘venom of hatred’

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On the last day of his visit, throngs of South Sudanese filled John Garang Mausoleum to greet him.

Eddy Kenzo, Uganda’s first Grammy nominee

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BBC News Africa sat down with Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo to talk about his Grammy nomination.

Pope in South Sudan tells clergy to raise voices against injustice

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Pope Francis is on an unprecedented trip to the war-torn country with two other Christian leaders.

Pope Francis in South Sudan: The Catholic pilgrims who walked nine days to Juba

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"When the spirit is with you, you do not get tired," says one South Sudanese woman after walking 300km.

Nigeria election 2023: Who is Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP?

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Rabiu Kwankwaso's hat is a symbol of his ambition and his achievements as he vies for Nigeria's presidency.