Sylvester Oromoni: Nigerians demand justice over Dowen College death

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The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.

Covid: UK red list criticised as ‘travel apartheid’ by Nigeria

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Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".

Teenager ‘very lucky’ after Zambia crocodile attack

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Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.

African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award shortlist revealed

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The shortlist for BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award is revealed - and you can vote for you favourite.

Covid in Uganda: The man whose children may never return to school

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The 20-month school closure in Uganda could have a long-term impact on many lives there.

Gambia elections: Adama Barrow declared presidential election winner

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The electoral commission names Adama Barrow the winner despite his opponents questioning the vote.

Why France faces so much anger in West Africa

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Despite engaging better with the African continent recently, the ex-colonial power faces a backlash.

South Africa: The rape survivor who convicts rapists

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Rape survivor Sgt Catherine Tladi has secured several convictions for rape in South Africa's courts.

Bus carrying choir members plunges into Kenya river

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At least 23 die as a bus taking a church choir group to a wedding plunges into a flooded river.

Gambia elections: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s shadow looms over poll

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Exiled leader Yahya Jammeh - who ruled the country for 22 years - is a key figure in the poll.