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Bilal al-Sudani was a key figure in growing the Islamic State's presence in Africa, the US says.

The mummy was found inside a sarcophagus that has remained unopened for 4,300 years.

Africa will struggle with its efforts to host NBA games due to a lack of quality venues, Toronto Rapids president Masai Ujiri says.

Viral videos of minerals with apparent electrical properties are not what they seem.

Burkina Faso wants to defend itself against jihadists, who have forced two million from their homes.