BBC journalist Laeïla Adjovi wins Dakar Biennale art prize
Craig TaylorThe series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes. BBC News – Africa
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Nigeria companies raided over cough syrup addiction
Firms raided after BBC investigation finds addiction to codeine cough syrup is sweeping Nigeria. BBC News – Africa
South Africa’s Sandile Mantsoe guilty of Karabo Mokoena murder
The murder sparked outrage among women who used the hashtag #MenAreTrash in their protest. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria’s cough syrup problem: Emzor suspends distribution
The move follows a BBC investigation into a cough syrup addiction epidemic sweeping Nigeria. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington
Muhammadu Buhari is the first African leader to be received by the Trump administration in the US. BBC News – Africa
Kenya bans Rafiki ahead of Cannes debut over lesbian scenes
The Kenya Film Classification Board says Rafiki’s lesbian scenes runs “counter to the law”. BBC News – Africa