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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.

All you need to know about Wafcon 2026

Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.

Mysterious white foam draws crowds on Nigerian highway

The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.

Ipswich sign Diop from Fulham

Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Cocaine worth $317m seized in Liberia’s biggest-ever drugs bust

The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.

South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.

UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study

Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.

Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia’s anti-terror fight

People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.