UN condemns Central African Republic hospital raids

The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around.

South Africa win 10-try thriller

England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park

South Africa win 10-try thriller

England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park

Zimbabwe beat Zambia in dramatic final to retain Cosafa Cup

Zimbabwe retain the regional Cosafa Cup after scoring a dramatic, late equaliser to take the final into extra time, eventually beating Zambia 4-2.

Olanrewaju Kayode: Man City striker joins Shakhtar on permanent deal

Manchester City striker Olanrewaju Kayode completes a permanent move to Shakhtar Donetsk for an undisclosed fee.

Senegal lose to Croatia in warm-up match

Andrej Kramaric scores the winning goal as Croatia fight back to beat Senegal 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up game

Somalia conflict: One US soldier killed, four wounded in firefight

The US suffers a rare casualty in Somalia, where its forces help local troops fight jihadists.

US soldier killed in Somalia firefight

American special forces soldier killed in firefight with jihadist militants in Somalia, US military officials say.

World Cup 2018: 10 facts to get you in the World Cup mood

BBC News breaks down previous World Cup competitions with some eye-raising figures ahead of this year's tournament in Russia.

Nigeria’s Gen Sani Abacha’s five-year rule

Nigeria’s Gen Sani Abacha died of a heart attack in June 1998.