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This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.

The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.

Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.

The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.

The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.

Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.

The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".

Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.

Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.