Zambia's ex-president insists that he is under virtual house arrest, although this is denied by the police.
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The battle for control of the western city has intensified over the last few days as the RSF group advances.
The battle for control of the western city has intensified over the last few days as the RSF group advances.
Kenya's William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.
Kenya's William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.
The 40-year-old mountaineer disappeared on Wednesday with his Nepalese guide, who is yet to be found.
Ademola Lookman etched himself into Atalanta folklore with a Europa League final hat-trick that he says didn’t catch him by surprise – although boss Gian Piero Gasperini admitted nobody could have expected his progress.
Kenya's William Ruto becomes the first African leader to make an official state visit to the US in 15 years.
South Africa's ex-president speaks to the BBC after being barred from standing in next week's election.
The seven students fell asleep in a locked music studio with the generator still running.