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In our series of films looking at the topic of modern masculinity in Africa, we're looking at the role of the father figure.
Michael Mwangi was rescued from a Nairobi slum and realised his dream of becoming a pilot, thanks to his father figure Fredrick Mwaura.
Produced and directed by: John-Allan Namu and Elijah Kanyi
Edited by: John Gathuna
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People with albinism in Africa often face discrimination, but this Nigerian family is determined to see a change in how the society treats them.
Taiwo grew up with albinism, but his twin brother Kehinde did not have the genetic disorder.
Despite finding this confusing as children, the twins explain how they coped with the challenges of growing up as brothers with different skin colour.
And now they're determined to break some of the negative superstitious beliefs associated with the condition.
Video Journalist: Olufemi Gabriel for BBC News Yoruba.
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Many African and Asian countries have banned the recruitment of domestic workers for countries in the Middle East who subscribe to the “kafala” system.
Under the system, foreign maids are legally bound to their employer and have limited rights.
Employers can take advantage of their position and many women are overworked, underpaid and physically abused.
Testimonies from women who escaped and private recordings show a world of powerlessness and abuse, hidden behind closed doors.
This week’s Africa Eye, “Maid in Hell” is part of the “Why Slavery?” series from THE WHY.
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Queen Njinga Mbande lived from 1583 to 1663. She was the monarch of the Mbundu people and ruled a region which is in present-day Angola.
Digital producer: Maryam Ghanbarzadeh
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In just 100 days in 1994, about 800,000 people were slaughtered in Rwanda by ethnic Hutu extremists.
They were targeting members of the minority Tutsi community, as well as their political opponents.
But how did the genocide start, and what is it like in Rwanda now?
BBC Africa's Victoria Uwonkunda explains.
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Kenyan Lawrence Masira has always been a huge Arsenal fan.
The 12-year-old Maasai boy even drew the name of star midfielder Mesut Ozil on the back of an Arsenal shirt his mother bought him.
A picture of Lawrence's makeshift shirt was posted on Twitter by journalist Eric Njiru, and eventually came to the attention of the Arsenal player. The rest is history!
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We speak to Amina Hersi, one of Africa's most successful female entrepreneurs.
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