The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month's London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Thomas Partey, 32, pleads not guilty to two new allegations of rape at Southwark Crown Court.

The team was returning from a fixture when they were attacked, officials say.

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.

Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.

The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.

The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.

Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.

Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".