Worshippers had gathered at the Arerti Mariam church early in the morning for the annual St Mary celebration.

Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.

Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.

Demonstrations continue for a fourth day, with protesters demanding better social services and less corruption.

Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.

US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.