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Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.