The South London barber shop launching Afrobeats stars

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Hairdresser Nikky Okyere does more than style hair.

Somali President Mohamed ‘ready to fight al-Shabab’

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Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed tells the BBC that Somalia is on course to defeat the Islamist group

South Africa’s ‘Doom Pastor’ found guilty of assault

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Lethebo Rabalago, who sprayed his congregation with "healing" insecticide, is convicted of assault.

Jay Rodriguez: West Brom boss Alan Pardew ‘worried’ about striker’s alleged racial abuse charge

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Jay Rodriguez's future prospects and reputation could be harmed by the charge of alleged racial abuse he faces, says Alan Pardew.

Why Marvel’s Black Panther is no ordinary superhero movie

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The cast of the newest Marvel Studios film explain why it's a superhero movie with a difference.

South Africa’s Kermit Erasmus released by French club Rennes

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South Africa striker Kermit Erasmus is released by French club Rennes despite having five months left on his contract.

Immigrants in South Africa weave their way to success

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Street hairdressing is a popular occupation for many immigrants in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nigerian fake lawyer practised for 15 years in Lagos

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A man pretending to be a solicitor for 15 years is charged for impersonation, police say.

Winter Olympics 2018: A guide to Africans competing

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An interactive guide to the record number of Africans competing at Pyeongchang 2018.

Ugandans suspended over ‘refugee scam’

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In 2016, Uganda registered more refugees than any other country, mostly coming from South Sudan.