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Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Tanzanian deputy opposition leader facing terrorism charges – lawyer

The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".

South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says

It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.

Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?

Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?

Morocco sweat as PSG star Hakimi ruled out for ‘several weeks’

Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.

‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare

Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.

Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan

Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.