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It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's control.

Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him "in all these years".

Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.

The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.

The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.

Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.

A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.

One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.

Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (£86m).

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.

Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.