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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.

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.

The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

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.

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.

The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

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.

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.

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.

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.