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The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.

Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.

The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.

The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.

Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.

BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.

The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.

His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.

Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.

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

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.

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.

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