The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.

Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The repatriation of Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi means 26 detainees remain at the detention facility.