A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

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Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera.

Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

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The incident happened as the plane was trying to land in bad weather in Kaduna state, the military says.

Nigerian army chief Ibrahim Attahiru killed in air crash

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An unknown number of his aides also died in the north-western Kaduna state, officials say.

Burkinabe triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango says he needs to take care after Taylor injury

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Burkinabe triple jumper Hugues Fabrice Zango says he needs to take care after an injury to his Olympic-rival Christian Taylor.

Critically ill Covid-19 patients ‘more likely’ to die in Africa

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There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find.

Africa’s week in pictures: 14-20 May 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

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It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation.

Fears over ‘silent dictatorship’ in Chad

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BBC correspondent Mayeni Jones looks at conflicting desires for democracy and security in Chad following the death of President Idriss Déby.

Meet Lindsey Harding who coaches in the NBA and now in South Sudan

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Not only is Lindsey Harding the first ever coach of South Sudan women's basketball team she also works in the NBA.

Cecil Rhodes statue will not be removed by UK college

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Oriel College initially backed the removal but has backtracked blaming costs and other issues.