Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
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Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.
William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.