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.

The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

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

Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is in court after being arrested in Johannesburg.

South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.

16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.

"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.