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They were attempting the dangerous crossing to the Canary Islands, a gateway to Europe.

The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.

Victor Osimhen says he has "unwavering" love for Napoli after the club was criticised for sharing a video on TikTok appearing to mock the striker.

Vincent Mutai is the men's winner and Mestawut Fikir triumphs in the women's race at the 2023 Cardiff Half Marathon.

Tuareg rebels attack a northern town as the UN mission continues its withdrawal from Mali.

Journalist Maher Mezahi writes that despite his immigrant father's cynicism, he fell in love with Algeria.

Napoli said they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stopped short of publicly apologising to him.

Male migrants from Syria, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Egypt danced after being rescued off the coast of Libya.

Rescue efforts are under way to reach those who became trapped when a shaft at a gold mine collapsed.

The BBC's Mohamed Osman writes about his emotional return after war forced him to flee.

After smashing the world record in Berlin, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, her coach and marathon experts answer three key questions on the evolution of the event.

The viral video has spread to many countries in Africa, but does not show a church pastor taming lions.

Jihadist attacks have intensified across Niger since the military seized power in July.

Voting is under way in Eswatini, but in Africa's last absolute monarchy, MPs have little power.

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Napoli say they "never meant to offend or mock" Victor Osimhen in a social media post but stop short of publicly apologising to him.

At least 11 people killed after flooding in South Africa's Africa's Western Cape province, including Cape Town.

East Africa will meet the Confederation of African Football's rigorous requirements for Afcon 2027, Ugandan official Rogers Byamukama says.

The East African nation has pledged 1,000 officers but many question their suitability.

It is just less than a year since Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power during the second coup of 2022.