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They are believed to have been fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab Islamist group, police say.

Nigeria forward Samuel Kalu is taken to hospital on the eve of his side's first Africa Cup of Nations match suffering from "severe dehydration".

Kofi Kingston, the first African-born WWE champion, talks about his Ghanaian heritage.

More than a million are set to vote for what could be Mauritania's first peaceful transfer of power.

Eagles, elephants and lions are among the most popular sporting beasts at this year's tournament.

Hosts Egypt began their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over Zimbabwe, so what can we expect on day two?

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Women's World Cup game between Germany and Nigeria.

The move comes after an official failed to pay $1.1m in damages to a woman trafficked into the US.

Africa Cup of Nations games should have four drinks breaks due to "extremely challenging" weather conditions, says players' union Fifpro.

Conservationists say the killing of more than 500 birds is one of the largest slaughters documented.

The African Cup of Nations starts on Friday 21 June. We look at the top players to watch out for at the tournament.

The Military Council has switched off the internet in response to protests that took place in early June.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Ajara Nchout scores two brilliant goals, including an injury-time winner, as Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the World Cup as a best third-placed team.

Hosts Egypt play Zimbabwe in the first match of the Africa Cup of Nations - the first time the tournament has been held in Europe's summer.

The group had been staying in safe houses in Kenya's capital after fleeing attacks, the UN says.

Fifa confirms the appointment of its general secretary Fatma Samoura as a 'General Delegate for Africa' in light of recent governance issues on the continent.

The Africa Cup of Nations gets under way on Friday as hosts Egypt face Zimbabwe. BBC Sport looks at some of the things to keep an eye out for.

BBC Sport challenged pro Fifa player Fully to score against Adebayo Akinfenwa in real life.

With measles cases on the rise in UK, we follow a project aiming to tackle lower vaccination rates in the Somali community.