Ten African music stars to look out for in 2021

Elaine, Fik Fameica and Omah Lay are among the stars who have impressed BBC Africa's music experts.

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Resolving to live a lot better than in 2020.

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New Year’s Eve in Dakar, Senegal

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Grapes, yellow underwear and a scarecrow: Colombia preserves its traditions.

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Macron promises to speed up France’s vaccine rollout after frustration over sluggish start.

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In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

The Morning

The Morning

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.

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December 31, 2020 at 04:41PM

In Montreal, at least there is still (takeout) poutine, a hangover antidote of choice.

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Minneapolis Police Release Body Camera Video of First Killing Since George Floyd

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Israel could become the first country to vaccinate all of its citizens.

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Things Will Get Better. Seriously.

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For a grieving family, 2020 cannot end soon enough.

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The Morning

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Citing pandemic, prosecutors in case against officers in George Floyd’s death want trial delay.

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Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats

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MF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49

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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings
Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus
A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

Woolly rhino from Ice Age unearthed in Russian Arctic

Woolly rhino from Ice Age unearthed in Russian Arctic
Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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December 30, 2020 at 04:41PM

The Morning

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The Bomb That Struck the Heart of Nashville

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Life went on as it always had in Simla, Colo., until the virus came to town. And then the variant.

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‘No Realistic Path’ for Quick Vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks, McConnell Says

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To get young students back in classrooms, California plans to offer a financial incentive to districts to reopen.

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This New Year’s Eve, Times Square Will Be Filled With Hope. But Not People.

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Covid: France mobilises 100,000 police to stop New Year's Eve gatherings

Like other European countries, France will see muted celebrations to mark the last night of the year.

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Syria attack: At least 28 killed in ambush on bus

A human rights monitor blamed Islamic State for the attack, saying all those killed were soldiers.

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Woolly rhino from Ice Age unearthed in Russian Arctic

Found with most of its organs intact, the rhino is thought to have lived more than 20,000 years ago.

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Penn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station

The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.

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2020 through the lens of a photojournalist

Photojournalist Leah Millis recaps the year with her favourite images from 2020.

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Yemen war: Video shows moment Aden airport attacked

Television cameras were positioned for the arrival of the new government when the attack happened.

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Four protests that triggered change - and one that didn't

The BBC looks at a selection of history's powerful protests and why only some achieved their goals.

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Norway mudslide: Aerial footage shows devastation

At least nine people are injured and houses have been buried in the Norwegian village of Gjerdrum.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment: 'Lower than What We Hoped For'

(MedPage Today) -- Operation Warp Speed officials accepted the criticism that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has not gone as planned, with the program's chief advisor acknowledging that "it should be better." The Trump administration expected to...

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes
A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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December 29, 2020 at 04:41PM

Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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December 29, 2020 at 04:41PM

Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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December 29, 2020 at 04:41PM

Covid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'

The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.

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2020 and me: 'We need to learn life lessons from this'

Mahnaz Rehman lost her husband during lockdown in Karachi, Pakistan.

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Belarus protests: The demonstrators speaking out in new and creative ways

Faced by a government crackdown, demonstrations over the disputed August election have been forced to evolve.

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Quarantine meals: The 2020 food trend no-one predicted

Across the world, people in quarantine facilities were treated to some weird and wonderful combinations.

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Iraqi interpreters 'stalked by death squads' for helping the British

Ali and Ahmed helped British forces but now they live in fear of being killed by death squads.

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Fashion lookahead: Eight major 2021 looks from tie-dye to pastels

The patterns, prints, materials and accessories we're likely to be wearing this year.

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What my grandfather's life taught me about China and America

Vincent Ni reflects on the long life of his grandfather and a crucial choice he made as a young man.

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Notable African deaths of 2020: From jazz legends to football heroes

A look back at some of the iconic figures on the African continent who we said farewell to this year.

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Moderna will give its Covid-19 vaccine to its workers, board members and some relatives.

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Nursing Home Patients Are Dying of Loneliness

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More Contagious Coronavirus Variant Found in Colorado

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Treasury will begin sending the $600 stimulus checks.

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China Has All It Needs to Vaccinate Millions, Except Proof Its Vaccines Work

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Pompeo Weighs Plan to Place Cuba on U.S. Terrorism Sponsor List

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When Nashville Bombing Hit a Telecom Hub, the Ripples Reached Far Beyond

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Stimulus Checks, Virus Variant, Breonna Taylor: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

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Study Examines Depression-Heart Disease Link

(MedPage Today) -- Study Authors: Eric L. Harshfield, Lisa Pennells, et al. Target Audience and Goal Statement: Psychiatrists, cardiologists, primary care physicians The goal of this study was to characterize the association between depressive...

Who's Missing Out With Virtual Visits?

(MedPage Today) -- Characteristics of patients who made it to their scheduled telemedicine appointments during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic suggested inequities in access to care, researchers found. Of the nearly 150,000 people who...

For Doctors, Recovery Is Still Ahead

(MedPage Today) -- For you, the story is quite different. Away from the anxieties of the news, you were there, in the front row. You saw it all. You heard about it in January, and somehow it was impossible to fathom the horror that was to come...

Gabapentinoids Plus Opioids Up Overdose Risk After Surgery

(MedPage Today) -- Gabapentinoids -- gabapentin (Neurontin) or pregabalin (Lyrica) -- added to opioids the day of surgery increased the risk of opioid overdose and other adverse events, though absolute risks were low. In an observational study...

The Morning

The Morning

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December 28, 2020 at 04:41PM

California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.

California’s governor says it’s ‘self-evident’ that stay-at-home orders will be extended.

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December 28, 2020 at 04:41PM

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine

Coronavirus: Spain to keep registry of those who refuse Covid vaccine
Vaccination will not be mandatory, officials say, and the register will not be made public.

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More Children Seen at Urgent Care, Retail Clinics in 2019 Versus Previous Years

(MedPage Today) -- Study Authors: Lindsey I. Black, Benjamin Zablotsky Target Audience and Goal Statement: Pediatricians, emergency medicine specialists, primary care physicians, public health and policy experts The goal of this report was to...

Biden Admonishes Trump Administration Over ‘Obstruction’

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Green Beret Charged in Shooting Spree Was Visiting Family, Prosecutor Says

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House Votes to Override Trump’s Veto of Military Bill

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2020 Was the Year Reaganism Died

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