Aisha Yesufu: ‘End Sars is a fight for the next generation of Nigerians’

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Renowned activist Aisha Yesufu on why the anti-Sars protests in Nigeria are a turning point for youth.

Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was ‘betrayed’ over Nile dam

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The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

Why Nigerian looters are targeting Covid-19 aid

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Raids on warehouses and businesses continue in the wake of anti-police brutality protests.

Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab ‘collects more revenue than government’

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Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says.

Booker Prize: Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste on The Shadow King

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Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her book, The Shadow King.

Climate change: ‘Dangerous and dirty’ used cars sold to Africa

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Millions of polluting and unsafe used cars from rich nations are exported to Africa and Asia.

Stowaways ‘from Nigeria’ held after tanker stormed in UK

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The stowaways had posed "a clear threat to life" to others on board, the Defence Secretary says.

Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

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Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.

Egypt sex attacks fuel ‘feminist revolution’

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Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

Confederation Cup: Moroccans RS Berkane win first African title

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Morocco's RS Berkane win the Confederation Cup as they beat Egyptians Pyramids 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Rabat.