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The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’
At the age of 60, Nigerian businessman and healthcare professional Ken Okoroafor…
Kenya’s celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change
In the lush, volcanic highlands of Komothai in central Kenya, farmers like…
Nigerians take to the streets for Calabar Carnival
The glitzy parade had floats and dancers from many of Nigeria's different…
How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer
When she was a young child and taking too long to get…
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad's tiny watch-repair shop, tucked…
Illegal trade booms in South Africa’s ‘super-strange looking’ plants
A biodiversity hotspot in a remote part of South Africa has become…
Soweto’s ‘Lion King’ on his return for Mufasa
South African composer Lebo M, renowned for creating the distinctive opening chant…
BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in Sudan
Analysis by BBC Verify of videos showing fighters boasting of a massacre…
Somali piracy 2.0 – the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas
Two Somali fishermen wearing big scarves over their heads to hide their…
From malnutrition to Mr. Universe: Gilbert Alaskadi’s incredible journey
My story is one of struggle, resilience, and transformation. I was born…