Mali hostages: Swiss woman killed last month

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Sophie Pétronin, one of four hostages released this week, alerted French officials to the killing.

Nigerian police fire tear gas at #EndSars protests against brutality

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Protesters demand a police unit is disbanded after a video seemed to show officers killing a man.

Ex-Ghana FA boss’ ban reduced to 15 years

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The lifetime ban of former Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi is reduced to 15 years after an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Freed Westgate terror suspect ‘seized by armed men’ in Kenya

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Liban Abdullahi Omar, who was found not guilty this week, was abducted by armed men, witnesses say.

Gracious David-West: Nigerian serial killer sentenced to die in Port Harcourt

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The nine killings provoked outrage, especially in the southern city of Port Harcourt, last year.

The Kenyan school helping to rebuild communities along a violent border

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In a community torn apart by violence, this Kenyan school is bringing students together from opposite sides of the divide.

Once unknown Nigerian ‘masterpiece’ by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

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Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

Once unknown Nigerian ‘masterpiece’ by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

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Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.