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Senegal will not feel pressure when they look to become the only team from Africa to reach the World Cup knockout stage in Russia, says defender Kalidou Koulibaly.

Abena Hagan hopes to inspire Afro-Caribbean women to embrace their identities by accepting natural hair.

Ballito Pro organisers were criticised after a photo of the winners showed a discrepancy in prize money

Naby Keita will become the first player to wear Liverpool's number eight shirt since Steven Gerrard left in 2014.

The IAAF says it will respect the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision on rules over testosterone levels in female athletes.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's World Cup game between Panama and Tunisia.

No reason has been given for the dismissal but it comes amid a drug scandal rocking the establishment.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's World Cup game between Senegal and Colombia.

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa vows to find "criminals" behind attack at his rally.

Emmerson Mnangagwa says he suspects a faction formerly supporting Grace Mugabe was behind the attack.

For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes.

Lionel Messi tops the player ratings as Argentina revive their World Cup hopes

Hector Cuper leaves his role as Egypt manager after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage.

An appeals court has spared the life of a woman who killed her "rapist" husband, her lawyer says.

Eritrea and its neighbour Ethiopia cut ties two decades ago - but have started new talks.

The ban prevents people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen from entering the US.

The most significant peace talks in 20 years take place between two nations who dispute a border.

Investigators accuse government troops and militiamen of "inhuman acts" against civilians.

More than 230 migrants may be allowed ashore in Malta, following days of wrangling.

Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners, writes Anthony Wanjiru.