The Gambia’s NSC will defy Fifa deadline to restore federation board
The Gambia's National Sports Council will accept a ban from global ban and defy a deadline set by Fifa to lift the suspension of the football federation's executive committee.
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‘I opened my own big cat sanctuary at 16’ in South Africa
Savannah Heuser fulfilled her dream of helping ill-treated lions. But in 2017, heartbreak struck.
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa: Mugabe ‘a father and mentor’
Zimbabwe's new president paid tribute to his predecessor and promised to rebuild the country.
Why is Tanzania importing coconuts?
Tanzania is Africa's biggest grower of coconuts but recently production has declined and it is now importing them.
Jonathan Kodjia: Aston Villa striker sidelined for up to four months after ankle surgery
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is devastated by the loss of striker Jonathan Kodjia, who has had further ankle surgery.
Oumar Niasse: Banned Everton striker ‘exaggerated normal Scott Dann contact’
Everton striker Oumar Niasse "exaggerated the effect of a normal contact" with Scott Dann according to the written reasons for his two-game ban.
Kilmarnock: Youssouf Mulumbu looks to repay boss Steve Clarke’s faith
Kilmarnock new boy Youssouf Mulumbu is relishing the chance to show the fans what he can do after ending a spell without a club.
‘Indiana Joan’, 95, faces Egypt looting probe
The Australian woman is facing an investigation over her collection of Middle Eastern artefacts.
In pictures: Mnangagwa sworn in
Crowds gathered in a stadium in the country's capital to see their new president.
Egypt attack: Gunmen kill 235 in Sinai mosque
The gun and bomb assault in Sinai is the deadliest militant attack in Egypt's modern history.
