Joshua Akinotanhe plays several instruments and looks set for stardom.

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Joshua Akinotanhe, who has starred on TV talent shows in his home country, says music is his life.

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

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Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

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Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK.

Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

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Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”.

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared

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Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

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Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.

Ibraheem Zakzaky: Nigerian IMN leader flown to India for treatment

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Supporters of Ibraheem Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release.

Zimbabwe businessman: My shelves are empty

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As Zimbabwe's economic crisis bites, one man tells the BBC how shortages are crippling his business.

DJ Arafat: Top Ivory Coast singer dies in road accident

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DJ Arafat was known as the "king" of coupé-décalé dance music, popular in French-speaking Africa.

African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns lose in Congo

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Mamelodi Sundowns's captain is sent off as the South African champions lose 2-1 to hosts AS Otoho in Congo Brazzaville.