Electricity lost in large parts of Nigeria after power blackout

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The national grid collapses again just weeks after President Buhari apologised for the last outage.

Kenyan climber joins first all-black team attempting Mount Everest

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Kenya's James Kagambi is the oldest in a group out to inspire black people to take up mountaineering.

Afcon 2023: Two qualifiers moved after Tunisia consider boycott

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Two qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations are moved after Tunisia suggest they may skip the tournament to prepare for the 2022 World Cup.

Brentford: ‘African Bees’ buzzing in Premier League

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Brentford's African duo Frank Onyeka and Yoane Wissa are relishing their debut seasons in the Premier League.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 April 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

DR Congo refugees: ‘We see no hope of ever living peacefully’

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After fighting between government forces and M23 rebels, DR Congo refugees are returning home from Uganda.

The Ghana village where deaf couples were outlawed

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The Ghanaian village of Adamorobe is unique in that 3% of its total population is deaf.

Nigerian bobsledder: ‘This is about the future of female athletes’

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Nigerian monobob athlete Simidele Adeagbo is on a quest to change qualifying rules for the Winter Olympics, which she argues are biased against women.

Black Coffee – the South African DJ who made history at the Grammys

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The Grammy-award winner speaks to the BBC about the joy of his win and desire to never be pigeon-holed.

Kelechi Nwakali: Nigeria midfielder ‘sacked by Huesca for playing at Afcon’

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Nigeria midfielder Kelechi Nwakali makes a series of allegations against Huesca after having his contract terminated, which the Spanish club deny.