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The world has changed since 1945, but the UN Security Council has not kept pace, says António Guterres.

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

About 520 people were arrested in a nationwide crackdown to prevent Chadema from holding a youth rally.

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

The video was widely shared, prompting the authorities to warn that destroying a passport is an offence.

President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics.

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.

Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.

Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.

Ahmed Elgendy finishes with a world record 1,555 points to become the first Egyptian to win the men's modern pentathlon.

Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.

Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.

Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola dominates the men's marathon in Paris to win in an Olympic record time as Team GB's Emile Cairess finishes fourth.