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The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.

The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.

The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.

Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.