Fifa: Video technology in use at Confederations Cup ‘must improve’

Problems with the video technology system at the Confederations Cup must be solved if it is to be used at the World Cup, Fifa says.

Niger migrants: 52 die during desert crossing

Dozens of bodies are buried after a group of 75 people is abandoned by traffickers.

Hazard, Ba & Sow invest in NASL club

Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye are among the investors backing a new football club in the United States.

El Hadji Diouf: I’m fit, sexy and helping Senegal

Senegal legend El Hadji Diouf says he's fitter than ever and enjoying life away from the pitch, advising the president on how to bring through the next generation of sport stars.

Al-Qaeda frees hostage after six years

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, held by al-Qaeda in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.

Al-Qaeda: Kidnapped Swede Johan Gustafsson freed after six years

Hostage Johan Gustafsson, in Mali since 2011, has been freed, the Swedish government says.

South Africa prisoners entertained by ‘strippers’

Officials have confirmed photos of scantily dressed women were taken inside a Johannesburg jail.

South Africa prisoners entertained by ‘strippers’

Officials have confirmed photos of scantily dressed women were taken inside a Johannesburg jail.

Victor Wanyama Street in Tanzania axed after a day

The Tottenham and Kenyan midfielder has a street named after him in Tanzania - but not for long.

South Africa moves ‘coffin’ assault case to high court

A July date is set for the trial of white farmers accused of forcing a black man into a coffin and threatening to burn him alive.