‘I thought I would die’ – freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.
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Jenin Brigades commander killed as PA forces raid occupied West Bank camp
Coalition of armed groups in occupied Palestinian territory condemns killing of Yazid Ja’ayseh as ‘serious violation’.
Connor McKinney shoots the first 59 in Australia for nearly 20 years
Young West Australian Connor McKinney has shot the first 59 in Australia in nearly 20 years, tearing up the Warragul…
Deadly landslides, flash floods hit Indonesia’s Java island
More than 170 villages in Sukabumi, West Java, have been devastated by torrential rains, landslides and flash floods.
West Ham ‘prayers with Antonio’ after road accident
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said.
Polls open in Ghana in litmus test for democracy
The West African country considered a beacon of democratic stability is holding presidential and legislative elections.
Russia ready to use ‘any means’ to prevent defeat in Ukraine: Lavrov
Russia’s top diplomat says Moscow sent the West a message with the recent use of a hypersonic missile in Ukraine.
Palestinians call for action to halt Israeli attacks on West Bank hospitals
The Israeli military has apprehended an injured Palestinian in Nablus, in violation of international law.
Israeli forces arrest medics in West Bank hospital raid
Video shows the moment Israeli forces arrest medical staff at the Turkish Hospital in Tubas, in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli settlers mount attacks in occupied West Bank
Palestinian government condemns ‘terrorist militias,’ slams international community for ‘failure’ to stop violence.