Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.

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Booker Prize: Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste on The Shadow King

Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her book, The Shadow King.

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Climate change: 'Dangerous and dirty' used cars sold to Africa

Millions of polluting and unsafe used cars from rich nations are exported to Africa and Asia.

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'Nigerian' stowaways held after tanker stormed in UK

Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.

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Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.

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Confederation Cup: Moroccans RS Berkane win first African title

Morocco's RS Berkane win the Confederation Cup as they beat Egyptians Pyramids 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Rabat.

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Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.

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Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.

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Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment

Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.

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Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi: 'Why I co-founded Black Lives Matter'

Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013.

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How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.

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Libya rivals sign ceasefire deal in Geneva

It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces.

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Nigeria's End Sars protests: Families living with the pain of losing loved ones

Two families whose lives have been forever changed by police violence seek justice for their loved ones.

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Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home

The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states.

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Africa calls on Caf president Ahmad to seek second term

Leaders of 46 African federations call on Ahmad to pursue a second term as Confederation of African Football president.

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Nigeria Sars protest: VP Yemi Osinbajo promises justice for victims

At least 12 people were killed by security forces during Tuesday's protests in Lagos, Amnesty says.

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End Sars protests: 'It was a massacre... We pay for these bullets'

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.

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End Sars protests: Growing list of celebrities pledge support for demonstrators

It comes amid reports that several people have been shot dead or wounded at a protest in Lagos.

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Taiwan charges Chinese captain over killing of 'Somali pirates'

Officials say the Chinese national ordered the killings while captaining a Taiwanese vessel in 2012.

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DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 900 inmates

The attackers came in large numbers and broke the jail's door, officials say.

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