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Tunisia, England's first World Cup opponents, make life difficult for Spain in their final warm-up until Iago Aspas grabs a late winner.

The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around.

England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park

Zimbabwe retain the regional Cosafa Cup after scoring a dramatic, late equaliser to take the final into extra time, eventually beating Zambia 4-2.

Manchester City striker Olanrewaju Kayode completes a permanent move to Shakhtar Donetsk for an undisclosed fee.

American special forces soldier killed in firefight with jihadist militants in Somalia, US military officials say.

Andrej Kramaric scores the winning goal as Croatia fight back to beat Senegal 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up game

BBC News breaks down previous World Cup competitions with some eye-raising figures ahead of this year's tournament in Russia.

Nigeria’s Gen Sani Abacha died of a heart attack in June 1998.

International Criminal Court upholds Jean-Pierre Bemba's appeal against his war crimes conviction.

Kwesi Nyantakyi was filmed apparently accepting $65,000 in cash by an undercover reporter.

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's comments on US TV have people asking if chivalry is sexist.

Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo is found guilty of the rape of a minor in Sweden and will be deported after spending two years eight months in jail.

Former Bafana Bafana player MacBeth Sibaya, who played for Rubin Kazan for seven years, insists racism back home in South Africa is a lot worse than in Russia.

A South African company came under fire for its brands such as Filthy Brunette and Easy Blonde.

Togo's exploits at the Toulon International Under-20 tournament are overshadowed by the disappearance of one of the players.

Six traffickers and smugglers are hit with UN sanctions., including a travel ban and assets freeze.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Arm wrestler Bonginkosi Madonsela says he is on a mission to bring the sport to the black community in South Africa.

Iceland head to the World Cup without a win in four matches as they are held by Ghana's late fightback.