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In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.

In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.

A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".

South Africa white-ball coach Rob Walter, who took over in March 2023, resigns citing "personal reasons".

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Many streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju has died after collapsing during a light heavyweight bout in Ghana on Saturday.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.

With UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.