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The UN says unknown assailants carried out an attack in an area where Islamist militants are active.

How a seven-year-old was stolen from his home in Nigeria and the chance encounter with his sister six years later.

Two scientists were killed by a mob in Ethiopia, who believed they went to a school to poison children.

The actor says he will not press charges after being attacked at a public event in South Africa.

Nigeria's Football Federation says delays in paying coaches were a 'short-term' issue and admits Gernot Rohr has only received a portion of this year's salary.