Missing Nigerian masterpiece sells for £1.2m at auction

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Ben Enwonwu's "Tutu" became a symbol of reconciliation after the Nigerian-Biafran conflict.

Gaetan Bong: Brighton defender signs new contract until summer of 2019

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Brighton & Hove Albion defender Gaetan Bong signs a new deal with the Premier League club until the summer of 2019.

Rwanda closes ‘700 unsafe, noisy churches’

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All preachers must now have theological training before opening a church.

Cameroon captain Moukandjo joins Chinese side Beijing Renhe on loan

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Cameroon captain Benjamin Moukandjo has joined Chinese Super League club Beijing Renhe on a season-long loan from rivals Jiangsu Suning.

Oxfam sex scandal: Baaba Maal stands down as ambassador

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The Senegalese singer tells the BBC why he felt he had to step down from his role as a global ambassador for the charity.

Lion kills woman in South African private game reserve

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Bystanders tried in vain to save the 22-year-old woman, who was attacked at a private game reserve.

Egypt’s Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke

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Two female singers are sentenced to prison: one for inciting debauchery, and one for a joke.

The Gambia’s Bubacarr Trawally moves to Guizhou Hengfeng FC on a free transfer

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Gambia international Bubacarr Trawally moves to Chinese Super League side Guizhou Hengfeng FC on a free transfer deal.

How realistic are Libya’s election plans?

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Libyan politicians, the UN, and the EU are pushing for elections despite the country's chaos.

How to speak like Black Panther

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The official language of fictional Wakanda is isiXhosa - also spoken in parts of South Africa.