The Islamic State and Al Qaeda consider Africa ‘very fertile ground,’ said Christopher A. Wray, who is meeting with officials in Nigeria and Kenya.

The league has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to cultivate an immense potential fan base on the continent and develop future stars.

Researchers say the nearly mile-long swim was the longest by big cats ever recorded.

Parliament was expected to elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to a second term. But his A.N.C. party is weakened, and he faces challenges in maintaining a coalition.

Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The Times, reported from a country where few journalists have gained entry amid a civil war.