Nigerian make-up artist jailed for throwing cash at his wedding

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Amuscap is the latest Nigerian to be imprisoned for six months for abusing the currency.

South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row

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The government had vowed to deny entry to the man, saying he was a Congolese, not South Sudanese.

‘What I learned from a failed travel world record attempt’

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Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt

Outcry over emir’s summons prompts U-turn from Nigerian police

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The emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.

Thousands attend funeral of Amadou Bagayoko in Mali

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The blind musician, who helped bring Malian music to the world in the 2000s, died last week aged 70.

Algeria and Mali block flights from each other after drone shot down

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The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.

Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital

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Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy

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President Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump imposed an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe.

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

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The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

No wigs please – the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

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Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.