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An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.

Claims made by boxer Aziz Abdul that racism was behind his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games are rejected.

South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya becomes Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.

Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.

The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.

Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.