This marks the second wave of arrests within two weeks targeting the police's Crime Intelligence unit.

Deputy minister Andrew Whitfield says no reason or explanation was given for his removal.

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.

Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 14, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.

A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges "one-man" rule in the country.

At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.

The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.

Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says he left the west London club because Al-Ahli had a better chance of winning silverware.

The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.

Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

The burial is scheduled for Wednesday in South Africa amid a dispute between the state and Lungu's family.

Find out who has been called up for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on 5 July.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".

Former players reflect on Nelson Mandela's inspirational role in South Africa's first Rugby World Cup triumph 30 years ago.

Mali has boosted relations with Russia while reducing ties with former colonial power France.

Celebrations break out as people from both countries greet each other for the first time in five years.

Albert Ojwang died in police custody after being detained for allegedly defaming the deputy police chief.