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Bodies are not buried for months, sometimes years, in Ghana as families bicker over funeral arrangements.

More than 20 people are arrested over the haul, which was hidden in boxes marked "halal meat".

British citizen Andargachew Tsege has been freed by Ethiopia's government after four years on death row.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will be fit to play some part in Egypt's World Cup campaign, his country says.

Shops are closed and cars are off the roads as secessionists mark the attempt to create Biafra state.

New Japan manager Akira Nishino employed a new formation as his side began their World Cup preparations with a 2-0 defeat to Ghana in Yokohama.

Nigeria cut four players from its initial World Cup squad ahead of Saturday's friendly against England as Moses Simon travels to London for further tests.

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah arrives in Spain for treatment on his shoulder injury picked up in the Champions League final.

Schalke's Morocco international midfielder Amine Harit wins the German Bundesliga's award for best young newcomer of the season.

Communities in Uganda learn how to make recyclable products for periods to stop girls dropping out of school.

Communities in Uganda learn how to make recyclable products for periods to stop girls dropping out of school.

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

Jubilant supporters welcomed the release of the activist, who had been accused of plotting a coup.

Jubilant supporters welcomed the release of the activist, who had been accused of plotting a coup.

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match.

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match.

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation.