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Itai Dzamara was one of the most outspoken critics of Robert Mugabe before his disappearance three years ago.

A presidential aide in Kenya criticises young people "who sit at home and expect jobs".

Two of the three patients who were taken from the treatment centre for prayers have died.

South Africa batsman and former Test captain AB de Villiers retires from international cricket after a 14-year career.

Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says.

The Moroccan Football Federation writes to Fifa to complain about US territories being allowed to vote for the World Cup hosts.

The head of the Ghana Football Association Kwesi Nyantakyi arrives in the country on Wednesday to face an investigation ordered by President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Guinea's Horoya score late to earn a 2-2 draw with visiting South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in Group C of the African Champions League.

Keith Morris, 72, from Hull, denied nine charges, which he committed while on holiday in Kenya.

Ex-Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and former England forward Alan Smith are among 11 players released by Notts County.

Brighton complete the signing of Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun on a free transfer.

Senegal striker Demba Ba says he is not 'too disappointed' at being overlooked for the Teranga Lions' squad for the World Cup.

What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

What happened when international street artists, who normally paint murals on urban walls, headed to rural Gambia.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.

There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines.

The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

The brewing crisis in Nigeria's Zamfara State has the potential to become as deadly as the Boko Haram conflict.

Former professional skateboarder Kent Lingeveldt has turned his sport into a business.