Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.

The announcement comes after growing reports of the mass killings, including of patients at a hospital.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was "appalled" by reports that 460 civilians had been killed in el-Fasher.

England suffer a 125-run defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final after Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket haul.

RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.

Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.

Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation - days after a key city falls to the RSF.

Opposition supporters accuse the government undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.

Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.

Hadush Kebatu arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday after being removed on a flight last night.

The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.

Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.

The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by wining a heavily disputed election.

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.