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South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.

Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit

Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.

Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event

16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.

Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event

16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.

How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya

Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.

Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops

Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.

South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.

More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation

"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.