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There have been 83 cases so far this year - four times as many as all of last year, the UN says.

Former France youth international and now DR Congo target Jires Kembo Ekoko signs a deal with Turkish club.

Food lovers in Nigeria have been attending the inaugural Jollof festival in the commercial capital Lagos.

Police say most victims were sex workers who had been raped and strangled.

The Egypt Football Association amends its rules on the number of overseas players clubs can sign and the status of Syrians and Palestinians.