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Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.

Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.

South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.

President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.

The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.