The Gambia consider quitting WAFU over officiating

The Gambia Football Federation is considering quitting the West African Football Union over a series of refereeing controversies at tournaments.

Petra Diamonds shares drop as Tanzania continues sector crackdown

The Tanzanian government blocks an export shipment amid a crackdown on mining companies.

Al-Shabab fighters storm military base in Somalia

At least eight soldiers are killed and dozens of civilians wounded in the assault.

Nadal beats Anderson in US Open final

Rafael Nadal wins his third US Open and 16th Grand Slam title with a one-sided win over Kevin Anderson in New York.

Bell Pottinger’s Middle East arm seeks split as collapse looms

The division's head says "nothing official had been said" about reports the firm will collapse.

Ivorian Herve Guy diagnosed with heart problem

Saudi side Al-Qadisiyah FC allow their Ivorian player Hervé Guy to leave the club for treatment after doctors diagnose him with a heart condition.

Runner proposes after Great North Run

New Zealand's Jake Robertson proposes to his girlfriend - and fellow runner - Magdalyne Masai after finishing second to Mo Farah in the Great North Run.

Fifa delegate urges Cameroonians to help heal the country’s football issues

A five-man Normalisation Committee is appointed by Fifa to manage football in Cameroon with Cameroonians urged to "help the committee."

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss says Sadio Mane should not have been sent off

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says neither he nor Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola thought Sadio Mane should have been sent off.

2018 World Cup: South Africa FA to hold emergency meeting on Monday

South Africa's FA will hold an emergency committee meeting on Monday following Fifa's decision to order a replay of the World Cup qualifier against Senegal.