The new species of trapdoor spider is discovered by scientists from Durrell working in Mauritius.

What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

Chris Murphy said waiving a human rights condition on aid paved the way for arrests of journalists.

Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

Sokari Douglas Camp has planning permission for the work in Southwark but needs money to recast the steel figures in bronze.

Eric Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

He last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.

More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

The energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.

No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.

Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.

Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".

Ash Dykes is trying to complete six back-to-back expeditions in a variety of extreme environments.