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The 23-year-old's lawyer says he has denied a charge of criminal defamation.

Kenya will not face a ban from competition but has a "long journey" to rebuild trust after a string of doping violations, World Athletics president Lord Coe says.

Morocco manager Walid Regragui says Canada have "nothing to lose" in Thursday's group game and insists his side will not play for a draw.

Parents of Gambia's cough syrup victims narrate the last moments of their children.

Senegal players dedicate their World Cup win over Ecuador to the late Papa Bouba Diop, who starred for the country at the 2002 finals.

A judge rules that he should spend three months in jail unless he reinstates a sacked officer.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says it could lead to "the death of learning and the death of creativity".

Nigerians consider how to prevent drowning accidents after the son of the Afrobeats star died in a pool.

Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.

Janusz Walus is stabbed and wounded days before he was due to be released on parole.

RTS,S jab will be given to five to 17-month-olds across the southern African nation.

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup game between Tunisia and France.

The incident occurred days after a court ordered the release of the far-right killer of Chris Hani.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana leaves Cameroon's World Cup squad, saying there has been 'no will' to find a solution after he was suspended for disciplinary reasons.

Mohammed Kudus gets praise from Ghana's coach and senior players after the midfielder's starring display in their World Cup win over South Korea.

As Africa prepares to launch its own Hundred competition, the continent's top official says it's time to put bats, not guns, in the hands of kids.

Three people are being treated for dehydration after the 11-day voyage from Lagos in Nigeria.

Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.

The government is backing solar energy to help solve the continuing problem of power shortages.

Nigeria's official for museums calls it a "great day" as the Horniman signs over looted objects.