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Russia is providing military support to the Central African Republic (CAR) – but what is Moscow getting in return?

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

Frustration over the slow pace of land reform mounts amid a bitterness about the enduring economic power of the white minority.

Jubilant supporters welcomed the release of the activist, who had been accused of plotting a coup.

Jubilant supporters welcomed the release of the activist, who had been accused of plotting a coup.

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match.

Ashley suffers from kidney failure but a lack of BAME organ donors means her doctors have not found a match.

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation.

The French president, who hosted the talks, says it is an essential step towards reconciliation.

Staging the 2026 World Cup in Morocco would make it "almost a European" tournament, bid chief Hicham El Amrani says.

Petitions, public outrage and a €1 billion lawsuit - what happens when a controversial goal makes a footballer public enemy number one?

Petitions, public outrage and a €1 billion lawsuit - what happens when a controversial goal makes a footballer public enemy number one?

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says.

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.

Security has been stepped up recently after Islamist militant attacks in the resource-rich region.

Timothy Weah - the son of former AC Milan and Liberia striker George - scores on his full international debut as USA beat Bolivia 3-0.

Timothy Weah - the son of former AC Milan and Liberia striker George - scores on his full international debut as USA beat Bolivia 3-0.

The boy rescued from a balcony had been left unattended by his father before, his mother says.

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records.

Fredie Blom turned 114 in May but he is yet to be verified by the Guinness World of Records.