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Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

The ruling party's Daniel Chapo is confirmed as the winner of the disputed presidential election.

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

The storm also devastated Mayotte, where one week on, many residents still lack basic necessities.

In the third such incident this week, at least 22 people were killed in a rush for free food at a charity event.

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.