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Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales

Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

Malawi seeks billions of dollars from US firm over ruby sales

Columbia Gem House denies government claims that it owes $309bn in unpaid taxes and royalties.

Monaco condemn ‘unacceptable’ Singo racist abuse

Monaco condemn racist abuse of defender Wilfried Singo after the collision that left PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a facial injury.

Watch: BBC sees ‘complete devastation’ in Mayotte

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

Rolling hills are now barren: BBC sees destruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

Rolling hills are now barren: BBC sees destruction in cyclone-hit Mayotte

Thousands are still missing after the cyclone hit the territory, with residents facing shortages of food and water.

Dozens of children killed in crush at Nigerian Christmas funfair

The widely advertised event saw large numbers of children show up, leading to a deadly crush.

Influential ex-defence minister jailed for corruption in Guinea

He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and his bank accounts and property have been seized.

Macron lands in cyclone-hit Mayotte bringing food and health aid

Rescuers race to find missing people and survivors in the French territory devastated by Cyclone Chido.

Embattled Liberian speaker questioned by police over parliament fire

A huge fire breaks out at Liberia's Capitol building a day after it was the scene of a bitter dispute.