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Rwanda rolls first VW car off its assembly line

Gridlock is a challenge for fast-growing urban Africa, where the middle class is acquiring more cars. In Rwanda, the German car maker Volkswagen is trying out an alternative transport system.

Ken Karanja, truck driver: "I am a betting addict"
Ken Karanja, truck driver: "I am a betting addict"

'I am a betting addict and I want to quit'

Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners - with an increasing number of young people chancing their luck, writes Anthony Wanjiru.

Nigerians, 2 Ghanaians in prison custody over oil theft
Nigerians, 2 Ghanaians in prison custody over oil theft

4 Nigerians, 2 Ghanaians in prison custody over oil theft

Four Nigerians and two Ghana citizens, were, yesterday, ordered to be remanded in prison custody, by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, over the alleged theft of 250 metric tonnes of petroleum products.

Ugandan wins Africa prize for bloodless malaria test

A Ugandan inventor has won a major prize for a device which tests for malaria without drawing blood.

Lecturer demanded sex in return for better grades, Nigerian student says

When Monica Osagie got low marks in a course for her master's degree, she says the professor gave her two options: Sleep with him, or fail the class.

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

When the younger brother of the BBC's Ruona Meyer became addicted to cough syrup, she began to investigate the men who make and sell opioid-based medicine on the streets of Lagos.

The cough syrup epidemic affects Nigerians from all social groups
The cough syrup epidemic affects Nigerians from all social groups

BBC Launches Africa Eye - a new TV investigations strand for Africa

Africa Eye – a new documentary strand from the BBC launches today with an in-depth investigation into the plague of addiction to cough mixture across Nigeria.

Justice minister says President Kabila sacked the judges for not having law degrees or because of corruption.
Justice minister says President Kabila sacked the judges for not having law degrees or because of corruption.

DR Congo president sacks 256 judges for not having law degrees

More than 250 judges have been sacked in the Democratic Republic of Congo for not having a law degree, and corruption allegations.

South Africa's Winnie Mandela dies at 81
South Africa's Winnie Mandela dies at 81

South Africa's Winnie Mandela dies at 81

South African anti-apartheid campaigner Winnie Mandela has died aged 81, her personal assistant says.

Lawyer Miguna Miguna gestures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on March 27, 2018. Dr Miguna believes that he is being persecuted for staying the course. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Lawyer Miguna Miguna gestures at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on March 27, 2018. Dr Miguna believes that he is being persecuted for staying the course. PHOTO | DENNIS ONSONGO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Why Miguna is in trouble with Kenya (video)

On Saturday, March 10, just a day after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga shook hands on the steps of Harambee House, Nairobi, and vowed to bury the hatchet, deported lawyer Miguna Miguna, who commissioned Mr Odinga’s ‘oath’ as the ‘people’s president’ on January 30, flew to Dallas, Texas, USA, to deliver a talk about his resistance movement’s ideals.

Nigeria customs raid home of Lagos billionaire, seize his Rolls Royce cars

Nigeria customs raid home of Lagos billionaire, seize his Rolls Royce cars

Nigeria Customs Service operatives on Wednesday stormed the home of Sir Olu Okeowo in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Buhari orders police boss to relocate to violence-hit state

President Buhari has ordered Nigeria's police chief to relocate from the capital Abuja to Benue State, to deal with an upsurge in violence there.

More than 90 people have been killed in Benue and neighbouring Taraba State in the past week.

Switzerland to return seized Abacha loot

Switzerland will return to Nigeria about $321m (£239m) of government money looted by former military ruler Sani Abacha, following a memorandum of understanding signed by the two governments .

In a statement, the Swiss government said:

The ex-finance minister is accused of attempting to defraud the central bank
The ex-finance minister is accused of attempting to defraud the central bank

No bail for Zimbabwe's ousted finance minister

Zimbabwe's ousted finance minister Ignatius Chombo, charged with three counts of corruption, has been refused bail by a magistrate.

Mr Chombo is the first minister from the former Mugabe regime to be charged.

The magistrate ruled his life could be in danger if he is released on bail, as he could be attacked by the public.

Oscar Pistorius jail term for killing Reeva Steenkamp more than doubled

A South African court has increased Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius's jail sentence for killing his girlfriend to 13 years and five months.

Prosecutors had argued that the six-year term for murdering Reeva Steenkamp was "shockingly light".

A spokesman for Ms Steenkamp's family said the ruling "verified there was justice".

Suicide bombers kill 10 in Nigeria

Four suicide bombers have killed at least 10 people and wounded many others in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri.

The attackers, who included women, detonated their explosives in the Muna district, police said.

 President Paul Biya
President Paul Biya

Cameroon president marks 35 years in power

Cameroon's President Paul Biya is marking 35 years in office today - making him one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

Mr Biya first took office in 1982, when the country had a one party system.

Grace Mugabe
Grace Mugabe

Mugabe's wife says ready to take over in Zimbabwe

President Robert Mugabe's wife on Sunday said she is ready to succeed her husband as tensions rise in Zimbabwe's ruling party over who will take over from the country's ageing leader.

"I say to Mr Mugabe you should ... leave me to take over your post," she said in an address to thousands of indigenous church followers at a stadium in Harare.

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