Somalia elections 2022: Why are they important?

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This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?

East Africa drought: ‘The suffering here has no equal’

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Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.

Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world’s best nurse

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Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.

Netflix’s Young, Famous & African creator on African success

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The co-creator of the Netflix show Young, Famous & African spoke to us about the show's success.

Government’s withdrawal of Nigeria from global basketball is ‘heart-wrenching’

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The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.

Somalia’s first female pilot: ‘People thought it was a man flying the plane’

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Asli Hassan Abade made history in 1976 by becoming the first female military pilot in Somalia and in Africa.

Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

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Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.

Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

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The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages

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Ten African languages are among the additions to the US tech giant's interpretation tool.

Ipob: Nigerian ‘media warriors’ call for killings on social media over Biafra

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The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.