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The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.

The author's 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos.

Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island.

The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.

A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.

Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.

South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealand as favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.

Rwanda accused Washington's move as “one sided” and politically motivated.

Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.

Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.