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Nigeria arrests 400 Shia Muslims after deadly clashes

October 31, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The pro-Iranian sect was protesting in the capital to demand the release of their detained leader.

US missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon

October 31, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.

Letter from Africa: Nigeria – a young country for old men

October 31, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates?

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

October 31, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I’m trying to correct history

October 31, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history.

Wilfried Zaha: Crystal Palace winger says he was sent death threats after Arsenal draw

October 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha says he was sent racist abuse and threats after winning a penalty in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Life ban for Ghanaian football official

October 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

Life ban for Ghanaian football official

October 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kwesi Nyantakyi, one of African football's most powerful figures, is banned for life for breaking corruption and bribery rules.

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

October 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia.

Hearts’ Steven MacLean cited by Scottish FA for grabbing Eboue Kouassi’s groin area

October 30, 2018 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Hearts' Steven MacLean is accused by the Scottish FA's compliance officer of grabbing Eboue Kouassi's groin area during the League Cup semi-final loss to Celtic.