Refugee athlete to make history for second time at Youth Olympics
Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.
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Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.
The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.
The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.
He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.
More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.
Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.
Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.
The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, family says.
Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.
The group targeted elderly people across US and Europe, luring them into romantic relationship before persuading them to transfer large sums of money.
Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
The cycle of revenge attacks continue as the country heads towards its first election since independence.
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.
Senegal hosts Africa's first Olympic event as the Dakar 2026 Youth Games bring together 2,700 athletes from around the world.
Uganda will also not allow most travellers who have been in DR Congo to transit through the country.
The authorities had justified the ban by saying online content was fuelling conflict, while the opposition had condemned it as an abuse of power.
That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.
Police are searching for other casualties, with officials warning the actual death toll could rise further.
Nicolas Jackson continues an excellent start to his Aston Villa career with a match-winning double against Manchester City.
Rescue efforts are under way to find people trapped under the block, which was still under construction when it buckled.