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As he looks ahead to the NBA Finals, Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji explains why he's nurturing budding scientists in Nigeria.

Bola Tinubu has picked his first big fight with trade unions by deciding to scrap fuel subsidies.

The country’s football federation says delays in paying several of its national team coaches are “nothing to be proud of”.

Despite winning the first set, Mayar Sherif loses 3-6, 6-4 6-1 to Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the second round at Roland Garros.

Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

A choir from South Africa raised £1,600 through a song and dance performance in Bath.

Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

The former Cameroon and Arsenal defender urges Spanish authorities to do more to tackle racism in football, saying the current system "allows it to happen".

People are trying to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.

UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

Bola Tinubu, 71, won February's election with a promise to renew hope and needs to act fast.

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

Dundee-born Lesley Lokko has spent the last two years planning the world's biggest architecture festival.

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

South African Tamara Magwashu grew up unable to afford pads or tampons - now she is changing that for others.

Bola Tinubu is taking over the presidency of Nigeria - a giant nation with gigantic problems.

Bodies are exhumed and burial sites are razed to make way for roads and bridges.

Mounting evidence seen by the BBC suggests that medical facilities are being targeted by both sides.

The Russian mercenary group could be using African states to procure weapons for Ukraine, US says.