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Portugal squander a two-goal lead to draw with England's World Cup opponents Tunisia in a warm-up match before the tournament in Russia.

Mamoudou Gassama, who saved a small boy in France, is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

Mamoudou Gassama, who saved a small boy in France, is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

Mamoudou Gassama earned widespread praise and Spiderman comparisons for saving a small boy.

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales.

Nigeria international winger Moses Simon is ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury that will sideline him for up to a month.

The 'Ultras White Knights', staunch fans of Egyptian giants Zamalek, disband their group, bringing the Ultras era in Egypt to an end after 11 years.

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

Mohamed Salah says he is "confident" of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final.

Real Madrid's Achraf Hakimi heads to the World Cup in confident mood after becoming the first Moroccan to win the Uefa Champions League.

Zimbabwe's Axcil Jefferies hopes to be the first African racing driver on the F1 grid for 25 years.

South African disability rights campaigner Eddie Ndopu says he is "a living manifestation of possibility".

Turkish journalist Hasan Söylemez is cycling across Africa asking people about their dreams.

River transport is common in DR Congo as there are few roads but the boats are often overloaded.

Despite its vast size and dilapidated health system, DR Congo says it can contain the deadly Ebola virus.

Despite its vast size and dilapidated health system, DR Congo says it can contain the deadly Ebola virus.

Ethiopia's small businesses are being hit hard by a lack of access to foreign cash.

Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.