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The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.

The UK's maritime monitor reports at least four suspected piracy incidents in the past week off the coast of Somalia.

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.

Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.

Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.