Nigeria’s prisons problem: Former inmates reveal horrific experiences

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Joy’s husband died in custody after three years in prison. He was one of thousands of Nigerian inmates detained without trial.

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled archipelago

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The Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean, is controlled by Britain, but claimed by Mauritius.

Abba Kyari: Nigerian ‘super cop’ arrested in drug cartel case

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Abba Kyari, already accused of money laundering, is now accused of being part of a drugs cartel.

Chagos Islands: Mauritian flag raised on British-controlled islands

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The Mauritian government has led a trip to the disputed islands, which are controlled by Britain.

UFC 271: Israel Adesanya outpoints Robert Whittaker in middleweight title rematch

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UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya retains his title against Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision in Houston.

Guinea-Bissau’s mystery deepens over drug-trafficking coup plot

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Some are questioning whether Guinea-Bissau's president was really the target of a coup attempt.

Sadio Mane: Liverpool star has stadium named after him in Senegal

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Sadio Mane is to have a stadium named after him in the Senegalese city of Sedhiou after helping the country win its maiden Africa Cup of Nations title.

Chidiebere Ibe: Illustrator of black foetus to have art published in book

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Nigerian illustrator Chidibere Ibe's medical illustrations aim to improve black skin representation in medicine literature.

Chagos islanders in emotional, historic trip home

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Andrew Harding boards a boat of Chagossians returning to the island the UK refuses to return to Mauritius.

The hidden side of Ethiopia’s brutal civil war

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The BBC gains rare access to the country, hearing from civilians caught in the crossfire.