The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforce a de facto split in the nation.

The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Needyanand Raya says continued his doctoral studies following a decades-long break to keep a promise.

Eunice Vial delivers clinical training and speaks at a workshop as part of a 16-day visit.

BBC Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt travels to Somalia to investigate the links between global warming and the decades-long conflict there. He hears how Somalis are responding by launching businesses and their own renewables industry. This programme was first broadcast in 2024.

Presenter: Justin Rowlatt Producer in Somalia: Stuart Phillips Producers in London: Miho Tanaka, Sara Hegarty Sound Mix: Tom Brignell and David Crackles Editor: Simon Watts

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The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Cedrick, who left the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge a year ago, had his asylum application declined.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work.

Nnamdi Kanu is on trial for terrorism and incitement to violence as head of the separatist group, Ipob.