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Worshippers had gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning for the annual St Mary celebration.

Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

Demonstrations continue for a fourth day, with protesters demanding better social services and less corruption.

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.

Amir Khan wants to build a legacy outside the ring as a boxing promoter as he brings a professional fight night to Nigeria.

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu breaks South Africa's individual scoring record with 37 points as they beat Argentina 67-30 to return to the top of the Rugby Championship.

"It feels good to be an inspiration," double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.

All boxing activities in Ghana are suspended following the death of super-middleweight Ernest Akushey 11 days after a bout in Accra.

India, Qatari royals, China and ecologists have their own, very different, views on Assumption Island's future.

Ethiopian runner Shewarge Alene dies aged 30, the organiser of the Stockholm marathon confirms.

Peter Mutharika defeated the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera, the election commission announces.

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

The president-elect of the southern African nation has a long and controversial political career.

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says he is a prime target of the Islamist group al-Shabab.

Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says he is a prime target of the Islamist group al-Shabab.