Sayyida Salme: The tragic life of Zanzibar’s rebel princess

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Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals.

Champions League final: Visiting Sadio Mane’s hometown

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BBC Africa's Babacar Diarra visits Sadio Mane's hometown in Senegal.

Champions League final: Visiting Sadio Mane’s hometown

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BBC Africa's Babacar Diarra visits Sadio Mane's hometown in Senegal.

Nigeria’s burgeoning VFX industry

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Filmmaker and VFX artist Mike-Steve Adeleye discusses the gradual growth of Nigeria's VFX industry.

Asisat Oshoala: Nigerian star joins Barcelona women on a permanent deal

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Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joins FC Barcelona women on a permanent deal from Chinese champions Dalian Quanjian.

Hippos invade pitch at rugby club

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A scrum of unexpected visitors made their presence felt at Letaba Rugby Club in South Africa.

Africa Cup of Nations; Senegal retain 16 from World Cup for Egypt

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Senegal coach Aliou Cisse retains 16 players from last year's World Cup in his initial Africa Cup of Nations squad.

‘I want people to ask me about HIV’

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Health activist Dr Sindi van Zyl is fighting to challenge taboos around health and HIV/AIDS.

Morocco suspect admits killing Scandinavian hiker

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An alleged jihadist tells a court he beheaded one of two tourists killed in the High Atlas mountains.

Morocco suspect admits killing Scandinavian hiker

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An alleged jihadist tells a court he beheaded one of two tourists killed in the High Atlas mountains.