Why Africa urgently needs its own genetic library

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Genetically profiling three million Africans could be key for better healthcare, argue scientists.

Oromo Liberation Army: On the ground with Ethiopian fighters

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The BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga gains special access to Ethiopia's Oromo Liberation Army.

Nigeria Ikoyi building collapse: Race to find survivors

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At least 10 people have died and many are feared trapped under rubble at the site in Lagos.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: PM Abiy calls on citizens to take up arms against rebels

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Abiy Ahmed says advancing Tigray People's Liberation Front are "pushing the country to its demise."

Herman Kambugu: Ugandan endurance runner and mountaineer on what drives him

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Ugandan endurance runner Herman Kambugu says he wants to set a high benchmark for future generations.

How film-school reject Khadar Ahmed is winning prizes and hearts

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Finnish-Somali prize-winning director Khadar Ahmed credits Africa for his great storytelling.

Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN’s doorstep

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Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital.

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

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Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters’

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Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

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Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.