“This is our Nigeria…to live here is to know pain by her middle name.” Nigerian spoken word artist Ella Fortte uses language to shed light on some of society’s biggest issues - despite how “unflattering and raw” it is. Listen to her in action here 👇🏿👇🏿 | BBC News Africa

59K views · 992 reactions | What's the latest from Niger? ➡️ The African Union has suspended Niger and told members to avoid any action that might legitimise the junta. ➡️ ECOWAS has rejected a proposal by the junta to hold elections within three years. ➡️ ECOWAS says it is ready to send in troops. https://bbc.in/3E8OgF4 | BBC News Africa | Facebook

Nigeria's President Buhari says he has ordered the police and military to be "ruthless" with vote-riggers, following the last-minute postponement of the general election. Critics said his comments condoned "jungle justice". | BBC News Africa