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Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

Uganda’s Bobi Wine recovering from police assault – party

His party says he is to undergo surgery to remove fragments from a tear-gas cannister.

Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

British man baffled by Nigeria declaring him a top fugitive

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

Horn of Africa airlink, once symbolic of peace, suspended

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.

Horn of Africa airlink, once symbolic of peace, suspended

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.

Hounded South African beauty queen says she’ll seek therapy

Chidimma Adetshina describes her emotional state following xenophobic attacks and a government probe.

The tech transforming the Paralympics for disabled fans

From electric scooters to super goggles, how new inventions are helping visitors to Paris 2024 get more out of their Paralympic experience.