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At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.

At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.

A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges "one-man" rule in the country.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says he left the west London club because Al-Ahli had a better chance of winning silverware.

The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.

The government went to court to stop the burial organised by Edgar Lungu's family following a bitter row.

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

Former players reflect on Nelson Mandela's inspirational role in South Africa's first Rugby World Cup triumph 30 years ago.

Mali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Nigeria is aiming to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after its men's and women's teams were victorious at the inaugural African Flag Football Championship.

Nigeria is aiming to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after its men's and women's teams were victorious at the inaugural African Flag Football Championship.

Children are the unwitting casualties of the violence that has destroyed the lives of thousands.

Children are the unwitting casualties of the violence that has destroyed the lives of thousands.

Their families say they were arrested because assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president were seized.

Many others were injured when a barrier collapsed as MC Alger fans celebrated winning the league, reports say.