The consignment, from Africa, is replaced with dummy packages at a port before a lorry collects it.

Many people are left stranded as drivers queue for fuel and commuters wait at bus stations.

His party says he is to undergo surgery to remove fragments from a tear-gas cannister.

A pregnant woman was also killed in the disaster and two people are reported missing.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.

Nigeria's police place a bounty on Andrew Wynne over an alleged plan to overthrow the government.

The airlink was re-instated only six years ago after a long period of tension between the neighbours.

Twenty-four people were shot dead and many others suffocated in a crush, the authorities say.

Chidimma Adetshina describes her emotions after xenophobic attacks and a South African government probe.

From electric scooters to super goggles, how new inventions are helping visitors to Paris 2024 get more out of their Paralympic experience.

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

Nearly a decade ago, China promised to provide 10,000 remote villages in Africa with free digital TV access. It was a sign of warm relations between Bejing and the continent - as well as being another step in China’s plan to spread its influence across the globe.

Caitriona Perry speaks with Shawn Yuan and Ankur Shah from the BBC's Global China unit about whether China really managed to expand its power in Africa by giving away free satellite TV.

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South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

The shadow home secretary launches his Tory leadership bid with a pledge to bring back the scrapped plan.

Three Ghana coaches, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, are in a stable condition after a car crash.

Rights groups say there is an effort to restrict the number of candidates ahead of October's vote.