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Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

Several women raped by paramilitary fighters in Gezira state have taken their own lives, activists say.

The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.

The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.

The next generation of Eritrean cyclists are aiming to emulate and surpass Biniam Girmay, who has attained several landmarks for Africa.

Police say it is not the first time Divine Muheto has driven under the influence of alcohol.

Chidimma Adetshina was forced to withdraw from Miss South Africa after a row over her eligibility.

BBC Sport speaks to those who witnessed the epic heavyweight title fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire.

Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives.

Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives.

Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives.

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.

Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.

An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.

An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.

Police say a crime syndicate stole the identities of unsuspecting women to give visas to foreign men.