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Three Americans convicted for their role in a failed coup in Democratic Republic of Congo last year have had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, the presidency has said. They were among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court. The three were accused of leading an attack on both the…

President Donald Trump has unveiled universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US effective on 5 April, with certain countries hit with steeper tariffs beginning 9 April. The watershed moment for global trade is already impacting stock markets. The BBC’s Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries…

Libyan authorities have accused aid groups of plotting to change the country’s ethnic make-up by encouraging African migrants to stay there, and has ordered them to close their offices. Ten groups have been singled out – including Doctors Without Borders, the UN refugee agency, and Norwegian Refugee Council. “This plan to settle migrants of African…

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond: CEM OZDEL / GETTY IMAGES In Senegal’s capital city Dakar, Muslims belonging to the Layene Sufi order make their way to evening prayers on Friday… CEM OZDEL / GETTY IMAGES Worshippers typically dress all in white. OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP…

Jean Mackenzie Seoul correspondent Watch: South Korean court removes President Yoon from office South Korea’s president has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment. Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law. The ruling…

South Korea’s constitutional court has unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol. There were tears of joy and sadness amongst pro-Yoon and anti-Yoon supporters, who had taken to the streets ahead of the verdict. In his first remarks after the verdict, Yoon says he is “truly sorry” for failing to live…

Celebrity doctor and former TV host Mehmet Oz has been confirmed by the US Senate to run the agency that oversees the healthcare of millions of Americans. Oz, who has never held public office, was picked last year by President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). On Thursday, he…

Veteran Bollywood actor and director Manoj Kumar has died at the age of 87 in India’s financial capital, Mumbai. The actor died of “age-related health issues”, Dr Santosh Shetty of Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where the actor was admitted, said. His son, Kunal Goswami, told ANI news agency that Kumar had been battling health issues…

Annabelle Liang Business reporter Getty Images China has said it will take “resolute countermeasures” in response to US tariffs As US President Donald Trump laid out tariffs on virtually every one of America’s trading partners on Wednesday, he had strong words for Beijing. “I have great respect for President Xi [Jinping] of China, great respect…

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted on Thursday, sending a column of ash 1.5km (4,900ft) above its peak. Timelapse CCTV footage captured the ash rising into the sky. The eruption has been rated at level two – the third-highest severity level – requiring a 3km (9,800ft) exclusion zone. Marapi is one of the most active volcanoes in…