The girl who convinced the Maasai to stop FGM

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Aged eight, Nice Leng'ete was destined to undergo female genital mutilation. But she fought back. This is her story.

Letter from Africa: In defence of aid workers’ lives of luxury

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Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her interactions with aid agencies in crisis zones.

Kanoute calls for a ‘reshaping’ of Malian football

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Former Mali international striker, Freddie Kanoute, calls for football in Mali to be 'reshaped' in a bid to rejuvenate the sport in the country.

New South Sudan coach Abdelmalek urges fans to show support

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The new coach of South Sudan, Ahcene Ait Abdelmalek, says his goals to bring success to the national team is possible with public support.

Rwanda Seventh-Day Adventist churchgoers killed by lightning

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At least 16 people were killed and dozens more injured at a Seventh-Day Adventist church in the south.

Bono apologises after One charity hit by bullying allegations

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A former employee at One says she was demoted after refusing to "become intimate" with an official.

Down’s model makes strides on catwalk

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The fashion industry might have been a distant dream for a Finnish-Nigerian with Down's syndrome - but Maija Mattila made it a reality.

Cameroon advertise head coach post and appoint Belinga on interim basis

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The vacant Cameroon head coach's job is advertised by the Normalisation Committee running Cameroon's football federation (Fecafoot).

DR Congo signs new mining law despite companies’ opposition

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The new law, which raises government royalties, was strongly opposed by international companies.

Week-old baby western lowland gorilla in Congo

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Rare footage of a baby western lowland gorilla was taken in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo.