Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.

Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.

There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.

A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.

The UN says 63 children were among those killed in the attack, which took place last week.

Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

A 2026 World Cup fixture designated by organisers as an LGBTQ+ 'Pride Match' will feature two countries where homosexuality is illegal.

Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.

Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.

Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.

A message from the French embassy in Benin said gunfire had been reported near the residence of the president.

Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.

Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.

Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.

Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.