French troops will soon leave Niger – what happens then?

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Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.

MohBad: How the death of an Afrobeats star sparked protests in Nigeria

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The death of popular 27-year-old singer MohBad has sparked protests in Nigeria.

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

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She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

Israel Adesanya: UFC star apologises for drink driving

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya apologises for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland.

Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from ‘political’ jogging

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Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism".

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

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France's president says the ambassador will leave and all military co-operation will end in the coming months.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa smashes women’s marathon world record in Berlin

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Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shatters the women's marathon world record as she wins in Berlin, while Eliud Kipchoge is the men's winner with record fifth victory.

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in jail for murder

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MHD, a pioneer of "Afro trap" music, was tried for the gang murder of a young man in Paris in 2018.

Sudan war: Army chief Burhan claims he’s ready for peace talks

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General Burhan's army has been fighting a brutal war against the Rapid Support Forces since April.

Morocco earthquake: Sisters’ nightmares and a plea for lipstick

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Two sisters tell the BBC how the earthquake in Morocco has left them traumatised and anxious.