Ashleigh Plumptre: Ex-England youth completes Nigeria international switch
Leicester City's Ashleigh Plumptre, a former England youth international, can now play for Nigeria after switching allegiance.
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New fire at South Africa’s parliament ‘contained’
The fire first broke out on Sunday and completely destroyed the National Assembly, or lower chamber.
Akwasi Frimpong ‘broken’ after Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics dream hit by Covid
Ghanaian skeleton racer Akwasi Frimpong is "broken" after a positive coronavirus test looks set to end his chances of qualifying for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Afcon 2021: Sudan on the up, says ex-Newcastle man Lee Clark
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Lee Clark says he saw promising signs for Sudan during his three months coaching in the country.
Richard Leakey – fossil expert, conservationist and politician
The achievements of Richard Leakey, who has died aged 77, were as remarkable as they were diverse.
Newborn baby found in toilet bin of Air Mauritius plane
The mother and baby are doing well, after airport staff found the boy during a routine check.
Kora: the ‘sacred’ instrument of storytellers
Kadialy Kouyate is a Senegalese kora player teaching the only university-led course in the UK.
Afcon 2021: Group E preview – Algeria, Sierra Leone, Eq Guinea & Ivory Coast
Algeria, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast are in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Cameroon on 9 January.
Richard Leakey: Kenyan conservationist dies aged 77
The Kenyan, who died at 77, was famous for his campaigns against poaching and work on human fossils.
Sudan coup: Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok resigns after mass protests
Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup.
