Nigeria’s proposed new name: The United African Republic

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A proposal to change Nigeria's name has got some social media users very excited.

Margaret Wambui: Kenyan Olympic medallist calls for third category in athletics

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Kenya's Margaret Wambui says there should be a third category in athletics for athletes that have "Differences of Sexual Development".

Uganda: Two summoned after reporting on BBC investigation

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The editor and owner of a newspaper in Uganda have been summoned after reporting on police killings.

Macron’s blunt style may harm bid for new African chapter

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The French leader tries to improve links with Africa but his undiplomatic language may get in the way.

International Booker Prize: David Diop becomes first French winner

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David Diop and translator Anna Moschovakis win for the novel At Night All Blood is Black.

Muhammadu Buhari: Twitter deletes Nigerian leader’s ‘civil war’ post

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The government defends Muhammadu Buhari's tweet on how he will treat "misbehaving" people.

Tanzanian MPs demand apology for ‘tight’ trousers incident

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A female Tanzanian MP was told to leave parliament after a male MP complained about her outfit.

Isha Johansen will not seek re-election as Sierra Leone FA president

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Isha Johansen, Africa's only female football association president, decides not to seek re-election in Sierra Leone.

Letter from Africa: The lure of the get-rich-quick scam in Kenya

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Economic desperation makes the promise of easy money hard to resist.

Why students in South Africa are turning to food banks

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South African students like Bianca Nonhlanhla Skhosana are increasingly using food banks to survive.