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South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91
Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.
Empty seat at World Cup for French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria
A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.
MSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
South African TV star arrested after allegedly kidnapping man in girlfriend dispute
Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye is accused of trapping a taxi driver in a car and firing a gun in the man's direction.
Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance
They are one of the smallest countries to play in a World Cup, but Cape Verde are aiming high, with a Dublin-born defender who used to work in a bank among their ranks.
Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream
Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
Nigerian author accuses hospital of stalling review into her son’s death
Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.
South Africa beaten by Australia in T20 World Cup
Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.