How Covid-19 hit New York's African community

The pandemic, and the associated economic fallout, is tough on Harlem's African community.

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End Sars: Nigerian army warning amid anti-police brutality protests

The army warned "subversive elements and trouble makers" to desist at protests against police brutality.

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Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years

Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term.

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Why Africa's animation scene is booming

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.

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Nigeria: Making sure children displaced by Boko Haram get education is 'personal'

Photojournalist Nelly Ating captures images and harrowing stories of those displaced by Boko Haram.

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Israel unblocks big immigration of Ethiopian Jews

Thousands have been waiting in camps to be allowed to settle in Israel for years.

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Bash the entertainer: 'To fight racism I used comedy'

Social media star says he became funny to fight the racist abuse he suffered at school in Glasgow.

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Africa 'needs $1.2tn' to recover coronavirus losses

The economic damage caused by coronavirus leaves the continent with a big repair bill, the IMF says.

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#EndSARS protests: Nigeria president commits to ending police brutality

Muhammadu Buhari responds to protests sparked by a video of a man allegedly being killed by officers.

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Port Harcourt killings: Nigerian serial killer of women sentenced to die

The nine killings provoked outrage, especially in the southern city of Port Harcourt, last year.

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Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013.

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Sarah Forbes Bonetta: Portrait of Queen Victoria's goddaughter on show

English Heritage said it would feature portraits of "overlooked" black figures connected with its sites.

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Coronavirus: 'Stuck in London due to Mauritius quarantine fee'

One holidaymaker stuck in London says her government's fees to return home are too high.

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Nigeria governor promises action against 'rogue' SARS police unit

Videos shared on social media appear to show officers extorting money and even shooting people. 

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London Marathon 2020: Brigid Kosgei retains title

World record holder Brigid Kosgei retains her London Marathon title with a commanding performance in wet and cold conditions.

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Meet the teens who developed a dementia app which uses music

A group of Nigerian-Irish teens have developed the Memory Haven app to help people with dementia.

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Africa's week in pictures: 25 September-1 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united?

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

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Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

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Félicien Kabuga: French court backs extradition of Rwanda genocide suspect

Félicien Kabuga was arrested in Paris in May after 26 years on the run - police say he used 28 aliases.

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