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What happened when Israel sent its refugees to Rwanda

Thu, 23/06/2022 - 01:17
As the UK presses on with its asylum deal, refugees sent from Israel to Rwanda describe their experiences.
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War in Ukraine: 'Why won't Nigeria accept my medical degree?'

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 18:19
Three students react to the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council's decision to not accept degrees from Ukrainian universities.
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How Russia has outflanked Ukraine in Africa

Wed, 22/06/2022 - 01:12
Many African leaders believe that a confrontational stance towards Russia is not in their interest.
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Loliondo clashes: The Maasai seeking medical help in Kenya

Tue, 21/06/2022 - 16:31
Members of the Maasai have fled from Loliondo in northern Tanzania to seek medical attention and food in Kenya.
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French elections: Cleaner defeats former minister in parliamentary vote

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 18:25
Rachel Keke, a left-wing candidate in Paris, is the first cleaner to become an MP in France.
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Patrice Lumumba remains returned to his family

Mon, 20/06/2022 - 15:34
The gold tooth of the assassinated Congolese independence hero and PM was all that remained of Mr Lumumba.
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Exploring the stigma of sickle cell anaemia

Sun, 19/06/2022 - 08:51
Jameisha Prescod explores the root of stigma towards sickle cell.
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Why a Rwandan sports reporter fled his home

Sun, 19/06/2022 - 01:35
Rwandan journalists tell the BBC how oppression at home forced them to become refugees.
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African brain drain: '90% of my friends want to leave'

Sat, 18/06/2022 - 02:09
A new survey reveals 52% of young Africans are considering emigrating - some of them told the BBC why.
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Nigeria's Owo church massacre: Who are the victims?

Fri, 17/06/2022 - 11:43
Remembering some of the 40 people killed in an attack on a church which shocked Nigeria.
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Congo peat: The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat

Fri, 17/06/2022 - 01:53
Carbon-rich peatlands are under threat from development, posing a risk for future climate change.
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Nigeria's Falz and Teni back Inec's voter registration drive

Thu, 16/06/2022 - 03:31
While some Nigerians feel empowered, others need to be encouraged to register for next February's poll.
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Somalia elections 2022: Why are they important?

Sat, 14/05/2022 - 12:26
This Sunday, Somalia will hold its long-awaited presidential elections. But why is it significant?
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East Africa drought: 'The suffering here has no equal'

Sat, 14/05/2022 - 02:25
Some 20 million people face severe hunger but aid agencies say the world's attention is on Ukraine.
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Kenyan fighting FGM crowned world's best nurse

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 17:57
Anna Qabale Duba says the $250,000 prize money will help expand her school for children and adults.
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Government's withdrawal of Nigeria from global basketball is 'heart-wrenching'

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 12:38
The decision by Nigeria's government to withdraw the nation from all international basketball is "heart-wrenching", says Upe Atosu.
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Somalia's first female pilot: 'People thought it was a man flying the plane'

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 08:52
Asli Hassan Abade made history in 1976 by becoming the first female military pilot in Somalia and in Africa.
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Rwandan genocide fugitive Protais Mpiranya confirmed dead

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 22:02
Protais Mpiranya led the presidential guard that killed the then-PM and 10 Belgian peacekeepers.
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Floribert Chebeya: DR Congo policeman sentenced to death for murder

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 14:35
The body of Floribert Chebeya was found bound and gagged in his car, triggering national outrage.
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Ipob: Nigerian 'media warriors' call for killings on social media over Biafra

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 01:13
The BBC investigates a network of Nigerian separatists outside the country urging violence online.
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