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Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

The UN says 63 children were among those killed in the attack, which took place last week.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

A presidential adviser has told the BBC that President Patrice Talon is in a safe location.

Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.