The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.

The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.

Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.

The UN says there are credible reports of "summary executions" in el-Fasher.

Israel accuses Hamas of a "clear violation" of the ceasefire deal after tests showed the remains belonged to a person whose body was previously returned.

The aircraft was flying from a popular coastal resort to a game park when it came down.

Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.

Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.

Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.

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.

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.