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When Livey Van Wyk found out she was HIV positive she was 17 and pregnant. She was treated like an outcast, but she went on to become a leader in her community.

A lost stork has left a Polish environmental charity with a hefty bill to pay.

How a series of heartbreaks has inspired Senegal's coach, who has become a sex symbol after his touch-line antics.

The Egypt Football Association president Hany Abo Rida says fasting during Ramadan affected the Pharaohs' World Cup campaign.

The blaze at the Gikomba market, one of the largest in Nairobi, kills at least 15 people.

The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations.

Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo.

These Senegalese fans have brought the party to the World Cup in Russia, with vibrant colours, energetic music and passion.

Senegal will not feel pressure when they look to become the only team from Africa to reach the World Cup knockout stage in Russia, says defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Abena Hagan hopes to inspire Afro-Caribbean women to embrace their identities by accepting natural hair.

Ballito Pro organisers were criticised after a photo of the winners showed a discrepancy in prize money

Naby Keita will become the first player to wear Liverpool's number eight shirt since Steven Gerrard left in 2014.

The IAAF says it will respect the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on rules over testosterone levels in female athletes.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's World Cup game between Panama and Tunisia.

No reason has been given for the dismissal but it comes amid a drug scandal rocking the establishment.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's World Cup game between Senegal and Colombia.

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.

Emmerson Mnangagwa says he suspects a faction formerly supporting Grace Mugabe was behind the attack.

For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.

Lionel Messi tops the player ratings as Argentina revive their World Cup hopes