Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys ‘need diversity’

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"We are working on it," says the star, who sits on the awards' board of trustees.

Searching for my roots in an Algerian cemetery

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Journalist Maher Mezahi visits his family graveyard and reflects on its impact on his identity.

Man uses bare hands to rescue trapped DRC miners

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Authorities say nine men survived a collapsed gold mine in South Kivu.

Walid Regragui: Morocco must end 47-year Afcon wait before they can be world ‘kings’

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Morocco head coach Walid Regragui says Africa Cup of Nations win must come first before the Atlas Lions look to conquer the world.

Kenya’s Azimio protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

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The attack on Uhuru Kenyatta's farm appears to be in retaliation for opposition protests.

Tunisia migrants: At least 29 die off coast

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The sub-Saharan African migrants were trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Italy.

Kamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

Angola’s 1977 massacre: Tragic twist for orphans of mass killings

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The government said it had found their parents' remains but other research raised fresh questions.

Mboma’s coach shocked as new rules end Worlds hopes

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Revised rules for athletes with high testosterone mean Namibia's Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma will not compete at this year's World Championships.

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set free

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Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.