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Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

The state department has also authorised non-emergency embassy staff to leave on security grounds.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".

The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

Ex-President Yahya Jammeh's 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.

Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.

The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.

The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.