Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
SA clubs could withdraw from European competitions
A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.
New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
Springboks’ Ntlabakanye given 18-month doping ban
South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.