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Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus admits Eben Etzebeth's eye gouge "didn't look good" after the legendary lock was red-carded against Wales.

Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.

The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

Zambia's government is accused of 'hypocrisy' as fallout from ex-president's death deepens.

The defendants were accused of attempting a coup - but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.

Her resignation comes as a South African allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine recounts the horrors of war to the BBC.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.

Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.

The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.

Nigerian officials dispute reports that some 250 children remain missing after another mass school kidnap.