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Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.

An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.

Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.

King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh can still "fulfil his dream" move in future after the Seagulls turned down Liverpool's offers for the winger.

Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.

Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where she watched him make history for Botswana and Africa.

At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.

Carlos Queiroz is reappointed as head coach of Ghana's men's national team, two months after he appeared to step down following their exit from the World Cup.

Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.

More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.

Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Nigeria winger Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to £15m.

Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.

Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's £47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.

Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.