History of Africa: The village where ancient Egypt lives on

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Zeinab Badawi's continuing quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to the Pharonic Village in Cairo, where she explores the most famous civilisation on the continent.

Senegal Demba Diop: Football stadium collapse kills eight

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A wall gave way during clashes following a League Cup final at the venue in the capital Dakar.

Journeyman Kakuta looks to kick start career at Amiens

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From Chelsea hopeful to journeyman - DR Congo's Gael Kakuta hopes his move to Amiens, his 12th professional club, will kick start his career.

Nigerian restaurant brings African fusion cuisine to London

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A new Nigerian restaurant has opened in London - but its owners are hoping to create an entirely new type of cuisine.

Somali UK graduate shares success with tearful mum

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Ramla Tyrow who arrived in the UK from Somalia in 1999 is the first in her mum's family to graduate

Kouame’s mother ‘overwhelmed’ by death of 29-year-old

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The mother of Ivorian footballer Eugene Koffi Kouame has said she is 'overwhelmed' by the loss of her son, who died on Monday aged 29.

Nigerian chief suspended by Lagos governor over fake kidnap

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The governor of Lagos said the chief had tried to frame a rival for his disappearance.

Egypt Hurghada stabbing: Two Germans killed at Red Sea resort

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A man is arrested after two Germans are killed at the Egyptian resort of Hurghada, officials say.

Sindika Dokolo: Husband of Angola’s Isabel dos Santos convicted of fraud

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Businessman Sindika Dokolo tells the BBC that the conviction in DR Congo was politically motivated.

Cameroon forces ‘kill 97 Nigerian fishermen’ in Bakassi

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The fishermen were allegedly killed by Cameroon security forces in an area ceded by Nigeria in 2008.