Rugby World Cup 2023: South African government lifts ban on hosting sporting events

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South Africa hopes to stage the 2023 Rugby World Cup after the government lifted a ban on the country hosting major sporting events.

Migrant crisis: UN says 250 missing in shipwrecks

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Nearly 250 people feared dead after two boats sank in attempts at the perilous crossing to Italy.

Tanzanian bank FBME shut down over US terror funding charges

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Despite only operating four branches in Tanzania, FBME was regarded as the largest bank.

SA man held for Everest bid without permit

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Ryan Sean Davy complains of harsh treatment by officials after being caught climbing on his own.

Sulley Muntari: Italian FA may be disciplined by Fifa over handling of racism claims

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Italian football authorities may face disciplinary action from Fifa following its actions towards Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari.

Amazing SA haul of ancient humans unveiled

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Yet more remains are presented of the extraordinary naledi people who appeared to cache their dead.

Wind of change?

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The newly-elected president vows to take his country's relationship with Africa into a new direction.

Migrant crisis: On rescue patrol in the Mediterranean

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The BBC's on board Save the Children's rescue boat as migrants flee Libya.

Sulley Muntari: Uefa are not addressing ‘serious issue’ of racism

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Ghanaian midfielder Sulley Muntari says Uefa are not addressing the "serious issue" of racism in football.

South African town hit by riots after white farmers get bail

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Violence breaks out in a rural town after two men, charged with murdering a black boy, are released.