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With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

Schools in "safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.