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BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.

Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.

South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.

More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.

The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a community service programme

Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.