Nigerian governor’s sister made ‘Commissioner of Happiness’

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A governor appoints his sister to the new post, which is met with derision on social media.

German tourist shot dead in Ethiopia

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An investigation is underway into the attack during a visit to a volcano near the Eritrean border.

The Nigeria Football Federation says it will now switch focus to women’s team

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Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says its attention will now turn its concentration to backing the women's team.

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa takes lead in ANC president race

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The deputy president emerges as a frontrunner to succeed scandal-prone President Zuma as ANC leader.

The Cameroon federation ask for end to coach Hugo Broos’ contract

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The normalisation committee of the Cameroon Football Federation asks the country's sports ministry to terminate the contract of coach Hugo Broos.

Ocean plastic a ‘planetary crisis’ – UN

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Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from the ever-increasing tide of plastic waste, the UN's head of oceans has warned.

The ‘peace diamond’ of Sierra Leone

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Half of the proceeds from the sale of the 709 carat gem will be invested in the local community.

Trump travel ban: Supreme Court lets restrictions take full effect

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But the directive covering Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen still faces legal challenges.

Peace diamond: Precious stone fetches $6.5m in New York

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Proceeds from the sale will fund projects in Sierra Leone, whose government rejected an earlier bid of $7.8m.

Nigeria’s #ENDSARS campaign at police brutality video

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Nigeria's police orders a re-organisation of the anti-robbery unit after a social media campaign.