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Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.

Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.

London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.

Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.

South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.

A TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.

Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.

The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.

Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.

Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.

The Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.

These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.

King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.

Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.

The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.

Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.

The country has endured persistent blackouts since June, with residents saying some have lasted as long as 48 hours.

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.