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Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.

The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.

More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC.

Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.

English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.

Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.

Judge Brian Murphy cleared the way for the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians living in the US.

Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.

Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.

Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.

Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.

Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.

Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.

Coventry City have signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for £9m.

Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.

Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.

Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?

Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations

Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.