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The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

Fourteen deportees including nationals of Nigeria and The Gambia have already arrived, President Mahama says.

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

Worshippers have been gunned down in mosques and homes have been torched in escalating violence, Human Rights Watch says.