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Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.

The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.

Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.

Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.

Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.

Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.

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.