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Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.

Timothy Weah - the son of former AC Milan and Liberia striker George - scores on his full international debut as USA beat Bolivia 3-0.

Timothy Weah - the son of former AC Milan and Liberia striker George - scores on his full international debut as USA beat Bolivia 3-0.

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says.

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records.

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records.

Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel.

Father "Sweet Paul" explains his unconventional way of spreading the gospel.

Portugal squander a two-goal lead to draw with England's World Cup opponents Tunisia in a warm-up match before the tournament in Russia.

Portugal squander a two-goal lead to draw with England's World Cup opponents Tunisia in a warm-up match before the tournament in Russia.

Mamoudou Gassama, who saved a small boy in France, is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales.

Nigeria international winger Moses Simon is ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury that will sideline him for up to a month.

The 'Ultras White Knights', staunch fans of Egyptian giants Zamalek, disband their group, bringing the Ultras era in Egypt to an end after 11 years.

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

President Macron is to thank a Malian man who saved a child dangling from a fourth-floor Paris balcony.

Mohamed Salah says he is "confident" of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final.