Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
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Tigray capital 'out of cash' as fighting escalates, resident tells BBC
A resident of Mekelle says the city is calm but people are stressed after the outbreak of fighting in the region.
Elephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers find
African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.
South Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first elections
South Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 – polls have twice been postponed.
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray’s airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
Patrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?
The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.
UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was “terrible”.
How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
Young voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.
Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.