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They are taking the case to the Court of Appeal after a judge ruled the first flight could go ahead.

Concern is growing about the plight of Christians in the country after the recent attack on a church.

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan and Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala anchor their nations to relay success as both claim their second gold medals at the African Athletics Championships.

A fourth season of failed rains is causing one of the worst droughts East Africa has seen in decades, with up to 20 million people at risk of severe hunger. Ben Rich explains why the situation could continue to worsen.

South African bowler Mondli Khumalo, 20, is continuing his recovery after being left in a coma.