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An investigation in under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

The boy travelled to Ghana from London in March 2024 after being told a relative was ill.

Burundi is set to have a one-party parliament following a poll that the opposition says was rigged.

Edgar Lungu's family says he left instructions that President Hichilema should not come near his body.

The move comes as the continent's exports face the possibility of high tariffs from the US.

As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.

As four African sides prepare for the Club World Cup, BBC Sport Africa looks at what impact the expanded 32-team tournament could have on the continent.

A UN official warns that hundreds of thousands in the sprawling camp are "slowly starving".

A UN official warns that hundreds of thousands in the sprawling camp are "slowly starving".

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada joins an elite Lord's club to increase the number of members to two, thanks to a five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship final.

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada joins an elite Lord's club to increase the number of members to two, thanks to a five-wicket haul in the World Test Championship final.

The alleged rape is the latest allegation of misconduct made against soldiers at a controversial base in Kenya.

Three children were rescued on Tuesday reportedly found clinging to trees after their bus was swept away.

Clashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff.

Clashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff.

A UN human rights panel says the deal "fails to guarantee" the rights of Chagossians.

Senegal beat England 3-1 at the City Ground on Tuesday to claim a first win for an African nation over England in 22 attempts.

Three children have been found alive, with search and rescue operations suspended for the night.

Albert Ojwang did not die of self-inflicted injuries, pathologists say, contradicting the police.