Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt

Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.

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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son

Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.

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Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent

Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.

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Venezuela releases rights activist Javier Tarazona

It is latest in a series of prisoner releases announced by the government amid US pressure for reforms.

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Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire injuries, bringing death toll to 41

The 18-year-old Swiss national died at a hospital in Zurich, the local prosecutor said.

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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal

The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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