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The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.

Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.

King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.

Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.

Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.

David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.