Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
Ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule was known for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
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Madagascar declares state of emergency over severe fuel shortages linked to Iran war
The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.
Co-founder of Jalisco New Generation drug cartel pleads guilty
Érick Valencia Salazar was among a group of 29 alleged drug lords extradited to the US from Mexico.
Female drug dealer who supplied fatal dose to Matthew Perry jailed
A woman known as the “Ketamine Queen”, who supplied the fatal dose of the drug that killed actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15
Ex-delivery driver faces possible death sentence for murder of girl, 7, he abducted in van
A former FedEx delivery driver is facing a possible death sentence after admitting the murder of a seven-year-old girl.
Strikes continue across Gulf countries amid confusion over status of Strait of Hormuz
U .S. President Tweety McTreason is sending an Iran negotiating team, led by Vice-President JD Vance, to Pakistan for talks, the White House told reporters
Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments
The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.
‘Why my child?’: Yemen’s Taiz mourns sniper’s killing of teen
Yemeni child killed by suspected Houthi sniper while heading to school in Taiz sparks grief and outrage among locals.
Civilians under fire by gangs in Gaza: What happened in Maghazi?
Armed men have raided Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, apparently with support from the Israeli army.
Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
Watch: Fire damages roof of Rio’s Olympic velodrome
Around 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks tackled the blaze, the state’s military fire department said, adding that no one was hurt.
Cameroon ‘military contractors’ killed in Russia-Ukraine war – BBC confirms leaked message
The government usually refrains from commenting on the participation of its citizens in the conflict.
Watch: When will fuel prices go down?
The BBC’s Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire.
Lebanon death toll surpasses 200 after Israel launches assault despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire
A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving at least 112 dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.