The Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials.

It was "fortuitous" that no haematology patients were harmed, a medical tribunal hears.

As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.

The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.

The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.

The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

Military spokesman says security forces recently recovered 15 guns in Elwelu's possession.

An impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.

The case, part of the "Farmgate" scandal, has left President Cyril Ramaphosa mired in an impeachment saga.

Jos Leijdekkers has been found guilty in absentia of cocaine smuggling and is believed to be in Sierra Leone.

Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

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.