South Africa floods: At least 11 people die after Western Cape deluge

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The authorities say at least 11 people have died as floodwaters submerge parts of the province.

Victor Osimhen: Striker’s agent threatens legal action against Napoli after social media post

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Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda says they could take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker in a video on social media.

Afcon 2025 and 2027 hosts to be announced as Algeria withdraws from race

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Algeria withdraws on the eve of Wednesday's vote in Cairo, with Morocco and Senegal favourites to be named as hosts.

French troops will soon leave Niger – what happens then?

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Decisions made by Niger's ruling juntas will be crucial as to how Islamist extremism spreads.

MohBad: How the death of an Afrobeats star sparked protests in Nigeria

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The death of popular 27-year-old singer MohBad has sparked protests in Nigeria.

Zoleka Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter dies in South Africa at 43

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She was well known for detailing her cancer treatment and being open about her past drug addiction.

Israel Adesanya: UFC star apologises for drink driving

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya apologises for getting "behind the wheel after drinking at a dinner" in Auckland.

Zambia ex-President Edgar Lungu banned from ‘political’ jogging

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Police tell Edgar Lungu to stop his runs alongside supporters as they amount to "political activism".

Niger coup: Macron says France to withdraw troops and ambassador

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France's president says the ambassador will leave and all military co-operation will end in the coming months.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa smashes women’s marathon world record in Berlin

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Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa shatters the women's marathon world record as she wins in Berlin, while Eliud Kipchoge is the men's winner with record fifth victory.