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New Transparency Law In Malawi

Malawi's President Peter Mutharika has finally signed into law an access to information bill which will allow Malawians...

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Trump Hits Back At US Media Reports On Russia Contacts

President Donald Trump has lashed out at the US intelligence community and media after new reports of contacts between...

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Guinea Bans Beauty Pageants After Skimpy Outfits Cause Outrage

Guinea’s government has temporarily banned beauty pageants after the skimpy outfits in the swimwear section caused...

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Fast Facts About The Prestigious Award As BBC Launches 2017 Edition

It’s another edition of the Komla Dumor award; a period when African journalists are given a huge platform to...

International

Kenya’s Catchy Pop Hit That Took the World By Storm

The story of a 1980s Kenyan pop song which became an unlikely global hit One evening in 1979 Teddy Kalanda Harrison, a...

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Gyan Deemed To Have ‘unethical Hair’ In United Arab Emirates

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair”...

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I Will Marry In 2017 – Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has revealed that she will tie the knot this year. Speaking to BBC’s Veronique...

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BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year....

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Rolf Harris Faces UK Retrial Over Sex Charges

Veteran Australian entertainer Rolf Harris will be retried over three sex offences after a British court failed to...

Sports

Gyan Deemed To Have ‘unethical Hair’ In United Arab Emirates

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have “unethical hair”...

Sports

Gyan’s Haircut ‘un-Islamic’

Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is among a group of more than 40 players deemed to have "unethical hair" under...

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BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year....

International

BBC Launches 2017 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year....

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BBC Launch 2017 Komla Dumor Awards

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award, now in its third year....

Entertainment

I Will Marry In 2017 – Yvonne Nelson

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson says she is ready to tie the knots this year, 2017. Speaking to BBC’s Veronique...

Headlines

NBC To Take Stake In Euronews In Global Push

NBC News announced Tuesday it was taking a stake in Europe-based media group Euronews, allowing the US group to compete...

Opinion

Kenyan Couple Treated To Lavish Ceremony After $1 Wedding

A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day...

International

Guinea Bans Beauty Pageants After Skimpy Outfits Cause Outrage

The competitors paraded in front of the Prime Minister Mamady Youla in bikinis on saturday Guinea's government has...

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Kenyan Couple Treated To Lavish Ceremony After $1 Wedding

A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 (£0.80) on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine’s Day...