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There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.

On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?

Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.

A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.

Watch as the Egyptian football team return to a hero's welcome from their fans.

Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.

Football is the common bond for the immigrants and refugees who play matches in a Maine park, and has helped them develop a sense of community in a foreign land.

BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.

Watch the bizarre moment Morocco's press conference was disrupted by two journalists arguing, leading to a very perplexed-looking Brahim Diaz.

False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.

El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.