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The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.

Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for £8.5m

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.

Ipswich Town complete the £20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.

Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.

Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.

On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?

The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.

Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.