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The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a community service programme

Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.

President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.

Matsda2sh rejects the accusation by prosecutors that its entire newsroom belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.

South African side Cheetahs will play their European Challenge Cup home matches this season at St Helen's in Swansea, the home of Welsh side Ospreys.

The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.

Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.

Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.