• Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez.
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    Rema's global smash hit 'Calm Down' and Ayra Starr's Grammy nominated hit 'Rush' combined have surpassed over 2 billion streams and they also share something else - the mastermind behind them is Afrobeats producer Andre Vibez. https://bbc.in/3OvbiLv
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  • "'Rape me, not my daughter."

    Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict.

    The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence.


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    "'Rape me, not my daughter." Civil war has raged in Sudan since April 2023, with sexual violence having become a defining characteristic of the conflict. The BBC has heard from survivors of sexual violence. https://t.co/28tiDF6aNb
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    Sudan civil war: Women accuse RSF fighters of raping them
    The BBC hears horrific accounts of rape from women trapped in the conflict between the army and the RSF.
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  • According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery.

    Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers.

    One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica

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    According to scientists, self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery. 🦍 Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas and used by local human healers. One showed promise in fighting superbugs. #BBCAfrica https://t.co/A8belAwTJc
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    Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to new drugs
    Plants eaten by wild gorillas have medicinal properties that could be harnessed in drug discovery, say scientists.
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  • Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad.

    https://bbc.in/4dMEY16
    🇬🇦 Gabon's interim President, Gen Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. https://bbc.in/4dMEY16
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  • A book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa.

    Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too.

    ✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQ
    A book donation scheme, launched by the UK's University of Bath, has been extended to more universities in Africa. Textbooks are already sent to Nigeria through the Readcycle Bath project, and now universities in Kenya will benefit too. 📚 ✍🏼 https://bbc.in/4fYkxjQ
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  • Heavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock.

    Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

    Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8H
    Heavy rains have caused a landslide at a huge rubbish dump site in the Ugandan capital city, Kampala, burying homes, people and livestock. Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors. Read more: https://bbc.in/4fKpg8H
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  • Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games.
    #Paris2024

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    🎉 Historic win for Africa! Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African gymnast to secure an Olympic medal, taking gold with a stunning routine on the asymmetric bars at the Paris Games. #Paris2024 https://bbc.in/3SDQhAK
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    Paris 2024: Algeria's Kaylia Nemour wins Olympic uneven bars final
    Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics after taking gold in the women's uneven bars.
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  • 'I used to give away food, now I'm being assisted with food.'

    In northern Nigeria, 4.4 million children under five are acutely malnourished, more than double last year’s figure according to the World Food Programme.

    The BBC’s Miss Deeynah met with affected families in Katsina.
    'I used to give away food, now I'm being assisted with food.' In northern Nigeria, 4.4 million children under five are acutely malnourished, more than double last year’s figure according to the World Food Programme. The BBC’s Miss Deeynah met with affected families in Katsina.
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  • A drought, crop failure and growing insecurity are leading to a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

    The BBC had exclusive access to the worst affected areas and analysed satellite image that revelead the scale of the emergency.
    https://t.co/nG8ZAHcAAD
    A drought, crop failure and growing insecurity are leading to a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The BBC had exclusive access to the worst affected areas and analysed satellite image that revelead the scale of the emergency. https://t.co/nG8ZAHcAAD
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    Two million at risk of starvation in Tigray, aid official warns
    Crisis is unfolding in northern Ethiopia - driven by drought, crop failure and insecurity following war.
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  • Mark Cavendish has finished the final stage of his Tour de France career 🥹

    The greatest stage winner in Tour history

    #BBCCycling #TDF2024
    Mark Cavendish has finished the final stage of his Tour de France career 🥹 The greatest stage winner in Tour history 🐐 #BBCCycling #TDF2024
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  • ‘If he wanted to kill you, he could do it and no-one would know. He can kill you, he can beat you, he can he can do anything to you.’

    Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria traced his 11-day dangerous trek to flee war-torn Sudan

    https://bbc.in/4cwbSTq
    ‘If he wanted to kill you, he could do it and no-one would know. He can kill you, he can beat you, he can he can do anything to you.’ Sudanese photojournalist Mohamed Zakaria traced his 11-day dangerous trek to flee war-torn Sudan https://bbc.in/4cwbSTq
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  • “I love challenges, I love to feel alive.”

    Nigerian-born Udoh Ebaide Joy recently completed an epic motorbike journey covering over 9,000km through 10 countries from #Kenya to #Nigeria.

    @Kasujja
    finds out what inspired her on #AfricaDaily.

    https://bbc.in/4crmHX3
    “I love challenges, I love to feel alive.” 🏍️ Nigerian-born Udoh Ebaide Joy recently completed an epic motorbike journey covering over 9,000km through 10 countries from #Kenya to #Nigeria. @Kasujja finds out what inspired her on #AfricaDaily. 🎧 https://bbc.in/4crmHX3
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  • Eritrea's Biniam Girmay has made history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage.
    https://bbc.in/4eKQ8EV
    Eritrea's Biniam Girmay has made history as the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. https://bbc.in/4eKQ8EV
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  • The BBC's Mercy Juma spent yesterday on the streets of Nairobi as demonstrators vowed to keep hitting the streets.
    Last week President William Ruto said he would not sign into law a contentious finance bill.
    The BBC's Mercy Juma spent yesterday on the streets of Nairobi as demonstrators vowed to keep hitting the streets. Last week President William Ruto said he would not sign into law a contentious finance bill.
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  • "I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor."

    In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes.

    Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea
    "I grew up in a family that struggled so much, that I’m terrified of being poor." In the Central African Republic, a local sand diver and a Chinese construction manager strive to improve their fortunes. Watch the #BBCAfricaEye film "Eat Bitter" here: https://bbc.in/3VMTpea
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