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Lawyer of jailed Moroccan activist warns her health is declining

Ibtissame Lachgar is serving a 30-month sentence for offending Islam by wearing a t-shirt that said 'Allah is lesbian'.

Niger’s military-run government criminalises same-sex relations

Under the new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and 10 years and a fine.

First group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa arrive in Lagos

The 262 people, mostly women and children, returned home amid increased anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.

Naila Opiangah: From Gabon to the global art scene

Now based between Ghana and New York, the 31-year-old artist says her work is deeply personal, but also political.

Nigerian activists call for stronger measures to protect the environment

Protecting the environment, they said, is ultimately about safeguarding our future on Earth and requires sustained action from everybody.

$20 million worth of fake World Cup jerseys seized ahead of tournament

Hong Kong customs officials have intercepted 230,000 suspected counterfeit products worth nearly $20 million, including thousands of fake football jerseys destined for World Cup fans. Authorities say demand for tournament merchandise is fuelling a boom...

Three women vying to become UN’s first female secretary-general

They set out their plans to reform the world body at a debate in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Can African small businesses benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}

Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.

Migrant workers exploitation on flagship US building project in Italy

Foreign workers recruited to build a new $350 million US consulate in Milan say they were promised fair wages but ended up earning less than €2 an hour. As Italian prosecutors investigate alleged labour exploitation, workers describe threats, homelessn...

FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row

Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.