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Gabon international Aaron Boupendza has died at the age of 28 after reportedly falling from a building in China.

France recalls its ambassador to Algeria and orders 12 Algerian diplomats to leave as tensions continue to rise.

He is the first non-US citizen to be convicted of torture in an American court for crimes committed abroad.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

Milkias Maekele is among the growing number of African cyclists with a professional deal, and the Eritrean teenager has been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Biniam Girmay.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation.

Three people died in the "high-intensity shootout" that led to Josh Sullivan's rescue, officials say.

Fears that Glasgow 2026 might be the last ever Commonwealth Games are alleviated after seven nations lodge official expressions of interest to host in 2030 or 2034.

The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.

El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.

Foreigners are however allowed to buy gold directly from GoldBod, a new state regulator.

People share videos of themselves crying, saying that they cannot withdraw their money on CBEX.

The UK is promising an extra $120m (£91m) worth of food and medical assistance.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

Rare accounts of life in el-Fasher - the last major city in Darfur controlled by the Sudanese army.

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.

France said the move was in response to the indictment of three Algerians in Paris on Friday.