Belgian royals in DR Congo: King Philippe laments racism of colonial past
Craig TaylorKing Philippe is on a week-long visit to DR Congo at the invitation of President Félix Tshisekedi. BBC News – Africa
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The Ethiopians changing their names as a show of pride
A surge in ethnic pride among Ethiopia’s Oromo community is leading some to ditch their names. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo
The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people. BBC News – Africa
William Ruto: IEBC clears Kenya Kwanza’s presidential candidate
Kenya’s William Ruto portrays himself as a champion of the poor in his campaign for the presidency. BBC News – Africa
Monkeypox: Nigeria bans bushmeat to prevent virus spread
Experts say it is possible that the virus can be caught by eating meat from an infected animal. BBC News – Africa
Zimbabwe toe-selling ‘joke’ misses the mark in Nigeria
An apparent social media ruse suggests digits are being sold for thousands of dollars to beat poverty. BBC News – Africa