Robust safety measures are required before the Confederation of African Football gives the green light to Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to host CHAN.
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He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.
The bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.
Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.
Voters are heading to the polls following a campaign period marked by reports of political repression.
The content is contrary to the nation's "laws, culture, customs, and traditions", the information minister says.
Outlets who breach the ban could face suspension, the media regulator warns.
One critic says the "state machinery" has been used "in defence of fragile egos".
South Africa is trying to extradite pastor Shepherd Bushiri from Malawi on fraud charges, which he denies.
The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.