Malawi suspends school opening over deadly cholera outbreak

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The outbreak of cholera has killed almost 600 people and is worsening with the rainy season.

Adaeze Efobi: Nigeria’s qualified nurse turned taekwondo instructor

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Adaeze Efobi could head to the Olympics to represent Nigeria in taekwondo but not just as a competitor - she hopes to inspire on and off the mat.

The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

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A hospital told Sulemana he was 9ft 6in, but nurses couldn't be sure - so the BBC went to find out.

Deadly crush during New Year festivities in Uganda

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A number of children are among the victims of the crowd surge at a shopping centre, police say.

How a British boxing champ returned to his Ghanaian roots on an English chicken farm

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From Ghana to Britain, boxing to chicken farming - the story of Francis Ampofo's success.

Pele in Africa: The man, the myth, the legend

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The first black football icon had a huge impact in Africa and his trips to the continent were full of drama.

Afrochella: Shock at end of Ghana music festival

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The festival is extremely popular with African Americans who like to see in the New Year in Africa.

Mwepu returns to Brighton as academy coach

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Brighton appoint Zambian former player Enock Mwepu as their Under-9s academy coach from January.

‘The drum is the soul of the community’

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Gambian drummer Seneke Sillah has been teaching in London for several years.

Ian Khama: Botswana issues arrest warrant for former president

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Ian Khama is facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including possessing illegal firearms