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Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.

Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.

Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".

Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.

Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.

Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?

The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.