NewsAfricaDid a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.11 hrs agoAfrica'We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizesThe overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.2 days agoAfricaEbola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infectionsAbout half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.2 days agoAfricaCorruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.2 days agoAfricaEthiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fearsAn eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.2 days agoAfricaTwo Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farmThe overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.2 days agoAfricaWhy Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinctionOnce a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.2 days agoAfricaFeatures and analysisFormer Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probeJewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.'This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame historyThe musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viralDescribed as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.'Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparationsGhana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparationsEcuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crashMichele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.African sportThe inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah dealMohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro LeagueSaudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey. 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