Benin Bronzes: ‘My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures’

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Nigerians welcome the return of artefacts - including Cambridge University's cockerel - looted in 1897.

Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover

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Pressure mounts on the military to restore civilian rule as international bodies respond.

Archbishop of Canterbury criticises Ghana anti-LGBT bill

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Justin Welby says he is "gravely concerned" by a Ghanaian proposal that would punish people for being gay.

Cambridge University college hands back looted cockerel to Nigeria

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A ceremony was held at a Cambridge college to mark the official transfer of ownership.

No snow, no sponsors: The Gambian with Winter Olympic dreams

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Meet Amadou Krubally, the Gambian bidding to become his country's first Winter Olympian in 100 days' time.

Sudan coup: Why the army is gambling with the future

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The generals fear they are at risk if civilian rule demands accountability, argues Alex de Waal.

Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines

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The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.

Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family’s anger over UK army ‘cover-up’

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In an interview with the BBC, her sister questions why the killer is still at large.

Africa Cup of Nations: Former players hail Cameroon stadia

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Former internationals Joseph-Antoine Bell and El Hadji Diouf praise Cameroon's stadia for January's Africa Cup of Nations.

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

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Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial.