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The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.

His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.

Known as "One Boss Lady", Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.

Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.

History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.

Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

Nigerian officials dispute reports that some 250 children remain missing after another mass school kidnap.