The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.

The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.