There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
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Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.
Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight fire, the authorities say.
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.