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Hall has been seeking a US visa in South Africa as other African beauty queens face similar hurdles.

The army has taken control of most of Tigray's main towns - it is unclear if the TPLF is capable of fighting back.

Ghana kick-start their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign despite Jordan Ayew having a penalty saved, while Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Senegal register wins.

FC Andorra manager Carles Manso says goalkeeper Jesus Owono is yet to decide whether he will return to playing action following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns

Tatjana Smith's decision to switch allegiance to the Netherlands is "sad" for South Africa, says the head of the nation's swimming federation.

The girls started vomiting after eating oranges brought in by a fellow pupil - police are travelling to the village they came from.

For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.

For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.

Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has also vehemently denied the allegation made in a US magazine.

The law follows the growth of foreign-owned businesses in rural areas.

The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.

BBC Sport charts Jarma Mohamed's surprising football journey from Premier League academies to the Somalia national team, via an app and Jersey Bulls.

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

Double amputee Zaher told the BBC last year about his favourite footballer and a dream of being able to walk again.

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.

As Ghana head into crucial Afcon 2027 qualifiers with women's coach Kim Bjorkegren in charge, former boss Chris Hughton says constant changes in the dugout are hurting the Black Stars.