Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels

Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.

Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe

A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.

World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

Uganda’s Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.

Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Why Uganda’s iconic crested crane faces extinction

The population of the national bird is declining partly due to encroachment on wetlands by farmers.

Hat-trick hero Marmoush can ease burden on Haaland

There is not much Erling Haaland has failed to do when it comes to scoring goals since he joined Manchester City, although none of his 11 hat-tricks have come quicker than Omar Marmoush's first for the club.

Burnley’s Hannibal accuses Preston’s Osmajic of racial abuse

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri accuses Preston forward Milutin Osmajic of racially abusing him during Saturday's Championship match at Deepdale.