- UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
- Nigeria's spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
- BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
- Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".
- How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot
Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.
- UK is finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius
In recent years, the UK has come under growing pressure from United Nations bodies to return the islands and in 2022, the previous Conservative government began negotiations over the sovereignty of the territory.
- Survivors still being found from Myanmar earthquake
The same publication also reported two teenagers were able to crawl out of the rubble of the same building to where rescue crews were working, using their cellphone flashlights to help guide them.
- Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial on tax fraud charges
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will stand trial on tax evasion charges in Spain on Wednesday (2nd April).
- Burkina faso's junta grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in failed 2015 coup
In December, Burkina Faso’s Justice Ministry announced that approximately 1,200 people convicted in connection with the coup attempt would be eligible for pardons starting in January 2024.
- Houthis claim downing of U.S. drone amid intensified airstrikes
The Houthis have continued their attacks on commercial vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas, claiming they are preventing Israeli-linked navigation in protest against the war in Gaza. Since late 2023, the rebels have targeted over 100 merchant ships, sinking two and killing four sailors.