One death every seven minutes: The world’s worst country to give birth

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Nigeria accounts for 29% of global maternal deaths - a lack of medics and poor facilities are partly to blame.

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

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The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.

UK backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara

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As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.

Nigerian state in mourning after 22 die in road accident

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Kano State declares Monday as a day of mourning after 22 people died a road accident while returning from a sports festival in south-west Nigeria.

Nigerian state in mourning after 22 die in road accident

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Kano State declares Monday as a day of mourning after 22 people died a road accident while returning from a sports festival in south-west Nigeria.

Al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out huge attack on Mali’s army

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The army says it defended its post "vigorously" but eventually withdrew, as militants seized on their base.

‘I watched helplessly as water washed my family away’ in Nigeria floods

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Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

‘I watched helplessly as water washed my family away’ in Nigeria floods

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Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.

Outrage in Kenya over detention of software developer

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Rose Njeri developed a tool to help people oppose the government's finance bill.

Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

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The law allows for land to be seized without compensation in rare cases and 'in the public interest'.