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The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.

Malema is appealing against the decision, which means he is not going to prison immediately.

The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.

World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".

World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".

Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.

Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.

Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.

The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.

World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month's London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.