Ahmed Haroun, a senior figure under former president Omar al-Bashir, has been detained by Sudanese military authorities. His party and defence lawyers confirmed the move, but neither the army nor the International Criminal Court has announced what will happen next.

Egypt’s Health Ministry says seven people were killed and 125 injured when two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, prompting an urgent investigation.

Senegalese authorities say 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Kébémer, with one survivor confirmed as searches continue along the coast.