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The state governor says criminals have hijacked recent anti-police protests "to unleash mayhem".

The attackers came in large numbers and broke the jail's door, officials say.

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity.

The US president says he will act once Sudan pays $335m to "US terror victims and families".

Protesters at the offices of the central bank are wounded after being attacked, rights group says.

Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands.

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power.

Pascal Affi Nguessan has called for a boycott of the 31 October election.

The governor had joined the anti-police brutality protesters when a group of people opened fire.

The activist is reunited with his family after spending 29 months in jail for spreading "fake news".

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.

Egypt's Al Ahly seize a big advantage over Wydad Casablanca in the African Champions League semi-final with a 2-0 win in the first leg in Morocco.

The International Criminal Court accuses ousted President Omar al-Bashir of genocide and war crimes.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir breaks her own world record for a women-only half marathon in Gdynia, Poland.

Sports men and women from around the world have been lending their support in the protest looking to end police brutality in Nigeria.

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?

Candidates and their supporters in Guinea's presidential election have had to campaign during Covid-19.

The Sars police unit is accused of widespread abuses, leading to 10 days of nationwide protests.