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The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.

England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle are the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.

Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.

A UN Fact Finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.