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Nigeria is the biggest former British colony in Africa but not many people are celebrating the jubilee.

Sadio Mane is unaffected by speculation over his future as he hits a hat-trick in a Nations Cup qualifier to become Senegal's record goalscorer.

Nigerian police say a mob burnt a vigilante to death after he argued with a Muslim cleric in Abuja.

Kenya's William Ruto portrays himself as a champion of the poor in his campaign for the presidency.

Some of the world's best beans come from an island in DR Congo, where ex-fighters get a second chance.

Halima Cissé, who gave birth to nine babies last year, explains how she manages to look after them all.

Former Africa Cup of Nations winners Zambia are beaten 3-1 by Ivory Coast in their opening Group H qualifier for the 2023 finals.

The head of the African Union urges Vladimir Putin to help ease the export of grain and fertiliser.

Osinachi Nwachuwku's death in April sparked outrage amid reports she was a victim of domestic abuse.

More than 2,000 bikes are being destroyed after a Nigerian man was killed in a row over fares.

Naim Sliti scores one and creates two more for Tunisia as they began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a 4-0 win over Equatorial Guinea.

The BBC has spoken to asylum seekers in a UK detention centre who describe an atmosphere of despair.

Experts say it is possible that the virus can be caught by eating meat from an infected animal.

Mali will play at the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup instead of Nigeria following their government's decision to withdraw from the sport for two years.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says claims he acted illegally over an alleged burglary have no basis.

Nigerian-French singer Asa talks about her new album, Five, and the 'pressure' to be commercial.

Xenophobia leads immigrants in Alexandra to live in fear.

Felix Afena-Gyan scores his first international goal as Ghana secure a 3-0 home win over Madagascar in their opening qualifier for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

An apparent social media ruse suggests digits are being sold for thousands of dollars to beat poverty.

Customers are struggling to buy items they used to in one of the busiest markets in Uganda's capital Kampala.