Despite facing a catastrophic combination of challenges, there is optimism in the African country.

The electoral commission says that any problems that have been highlighted have been corrected.

Infrastructure damaged by Sudan's war has been repaired but it is not clear if the RSF will co-operate.

Police believe the children were accidentally trapped while playing inside the fridge but investigation is underway.

The head of the UN health agency says the world's attention to Sudan is "really low" and race is a factor.

Gunshots have been ringing out in Bamako with reports that a security base has been targeted.