Remembering Nigeria’s Biafra war that many prefer to forget

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Fifty years from the end of Nigeria's civil war three people on the losing side reflect on its impact.

Swansea charity worker who fled DR Congo wins asylum fight

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Thousands signed a petition to stop Otis Bolamu from being deported in December 2018.

Sudan army quells Khartoum mutiny by pro-Bashir troops

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The government quells a revolt by former elite troops loyal to ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.

Mustafa Kassem: Egyptian-American dies on hunger strike in Egypt

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Mustafa Kassem was arrested in Egypt in 2013 on accusations of being a spy.

More than 4,000 mass graves uncovered in Burundi

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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission identifies 142,505 victims of Burundi's conflicts since 1962.

South Africa: ‘When I’m surfing, I feel like everything is possible’

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Mental health is an important topic for young people worldwide. In South Africa, one way young people are coping is with surfing.

Lesotho Prime Minster Thabane’s wife wanted by police

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Maesaiah Thabane is wanted for questioning over the 2017 murder of the PM's then-estranged wife.

Libya conflict: Haftar ‘leaves’ Moscow ceasefire talks without deal

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The ceasefire talks were aimed at ending months of deadly fighting around the Libyan capital.

The Nigerian blind mechanic using touch to make repairs

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Nigerian Emeka Abugu says he's perfected his skills after losing his sight as a child.

The ‘sorcerer’ keeping Mali’s marionette tradition alive

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A trip to a leading puppet workshop in Mali reveals the art is in trouble as insecurity has reduced tourist income.