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The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.

Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

Cape Verde's impressive World Cup continues with a draw against two-time winners Uruguay - and they will now be looking to make the last 32.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.