The security minister says the NGO "collected and passed on sensitive security information" - which it denies.

Mr Hobbs scours charity shops and markets for wheelchairs and walking sticks the NHS does not want.

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.

Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

The world will have to listen to Africa

Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Botswana’s President Duma Boko about his plans to reinvigorate the economy, taking greater control of the country’s diamond reserves, but also diversifying its mining and other sectors. Currently facing hefty tariffs from the US, he claims to be close to securing a tariff-free deal for Botswana’s diamonds at least.

But President Boko also has a vision of a reinvigorated Africa, a continent that works together to become a formidable economic force, where its own people reap the benefits of its rich resources. Africa, he says, is rising.

Duma Boko, a human rights lawyer who was educated at Harvard, helped to create the party he leads, the Umbrella for Democratic Change. His victory in the 2024 presidential election, at his third attempt, finally ousted the Botswana Democratic Party from power after almost 60 years.

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(Image: Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S, Credit: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters)

Police say they are investigating, a day after the family of Humphrey Polepole reported that he was abducted from his home.

Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

The talks in Egypt are expected to be among the most consequential since the start of the war two years ago.

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.

His brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.

This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.

Victims of sextortion - often teenagers - are tricked into sending intimate photos or videos, which scammers threaten to pass on unless they are paid.

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

Coventry City forward Brandon Thomas-Asante is called into the Ghana squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

Cameroon’s president Paul Biya is 92-years-old. He’s been the president for decades. This weekend Cameroonians will vote in presidential elections to decide if he will continue in this role. Despite some criticisms, as well as a host of security and economic challenges, many believe that Paul Biya stands a strong chance of victory.

BBC journalist Paul Njie, who’s based in Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé, joins us to share all we need to know about Cameroon’s upcoming presidential elections - including which issues are important to young voters. And this election has us thinking: how old are other global leaders, and is 90 the new 70 in politics? Jem Westgate from the What in the World team explains.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mora Morrison and Jem Westgate Editor: Verity Wilde

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.