Nigeria’s independence: Six images from six decades

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Africa's most populous country is set to mark 60 years of independence from British rule.

WHO to probe ‘sexual exploitation’ by aid workers in DR Congo

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The health body's "robust" investigation will cover allegations against aid workers tackling Ebola.

Zimbabwe: Elephants die from ‘bacterial disease’

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More than 30 elephants were found lying on their stomachs, according to wildlife officials.

Coronavirus lockdown costs South Africa millions of jobs

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The loss of 2.2 million jobs is unprecedented since recording the figure began in 2008.

Zuma: South Africa anti-graft inquiry is biased against me

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South Africa’s former president has repeatedly refused to testify at the corruption commission.

Cameroonian player arrested over Mauritius passport scam

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A Cameroonian footballer is arrested in Mauritius for attempting to illegally obtain a Mauritian passport.

Congo’s sapeurs pass their style on to a new generation

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A new book highlights the "sapeurs" in the twin Congolese capitals of Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

Coronavirus in Kenya: Pubs to reopen but schools stay shut

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The president says pupil safety has to be guaranteed before Covid-19 school restrictions can lift.

Nigeria’s Boko Haram crisis: ‘Bomb on donkey’ used to ambush Borno governor

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Militants from an Islamic State-linked group strapped explosives to the animal to target a governor.

Mohamed Kallon: I want to change perception about black coaches

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Former Sierra Leone captain Mohamed Kallon wants to change the perception of black coaches after earning his Uefa Pro Licence.