What beauty parlours reveal about Somali women

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Somali women are usually expected to cover up and keep quiet - beauty parlours are a welcome relief.

Nigeria’s facial scars: The last generation

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The marks were a way of identifying the lineage of people, but the practice has been outlawed.

Confederation Cup: RS Berkane win shoot-out to lift trophy

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Moroccans RS Berkane win their second Confederation Cup final in two years after beating Orlando Pirates on penalties.

World Championships: Success for African women boxers

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Five African fighters are heading home from the Women's Boxing World Championships with medals after the event in Turkey.

Monkeypox: Do we need to be worried about it?

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BBC Africa's Jameisha Prescod breaks down what we know about this rare disease.

UK-Rwanda asylum seekers’ deal: Good news for Kigali hotels

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The controversial deal to send migrants from the UK to Rwanda is good news for its hospitality business.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 May 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Confederation Cup: Orlando Pirates target history in final against RS Berkane

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Orlando Pirates aim to brush aside their poor domestic form and become the first South African side to win the Confederation Cup when they face RS Berkane.

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian separatist allowed to watch Liverpool games on TV

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A Nigerian judge grants Nnamdi Kanu dispensation to watch the climax of his favourite team's season.

Afrocentrism: The school teaching kids to love their African culture

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The Children in Freedom School in Kenya is teaching its students to love their identity as Africans.