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The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

The prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.

Famine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.

Once associated with South African gangsters, spinning has transcended its origins and become a source of hope and entertainment for working class people.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.

The deputy PM said the UK was "quibbling" over the sum to be handed over to Mauritius.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.

The ruling party's Daniel Chapo is confirmed as the winner of the disputed presidential election.

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

South Africa's Cameron Carolissen hopes his appearance at the 2025 PDC World Championship can boost darts on the continent despite his first-round exit.

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha

Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha