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Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia

Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.

Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises

Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.

More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui

Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".

Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

Churches and politicians in South Sudan call for ‘lasting peace’ in Easter messages

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Churches and politicians in South Sudan call for ‘lasting peace’ in Easter messages

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.