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Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.

Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets - the government has not commented.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).

Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".

It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.