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Portugal squander a two-goal lead to draw with England's World Cup opponents Tunisia in a warm-up match before the tournament in Russia.

Mamoudou Gassama, who saved a small boy in France, is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

Mamoudou Gassama is among thousands of Malians arriving in Europe, despite efforts to curb migration.

The head of a government youth agency is among those held over a scheme allegedly involving fake sales.

Nigeria international winger Moses Simon is ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury that will sideline him for up to a month.

The 'Ultras White Knights', staunch fans of Egyptian giants Zamalek, disband their group, bringing the Ultras era in Egypt to an end after 11 years.

Flanker Siya Kolisi will become South Africa's first black Test captain in the three-match series against England next month.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

President Macron is to thank a Malian man who saved a child dangling from a fourth-floor Paris balcony.

Mohamed Salah says he is "confident" of playing in the World Cup after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final.

Real Madrid's Achraf Hakimi heads to the World Cup in confident mood after becoming the first Moroccan to win the Uefa Champions League.

Egyptian fans vent their anger on social media after the Liverpool star Mo Salah's injury in the Champions League final.

Mohamed Salah's injury is "serious" according to Jurgen Klopp, but Egypt remain confident he will be fit for the World Cup.

Zimbabwe's Axcil Jefferies hopes to be the first African racing driver on the F1 grid for 25 years.

Zimbabwean Axcil Jefferies hopes to be the first African racing driver on the F1 grid for 25 years.

South African disability rights campaigner Eddie Ndopu says he is "a living manifestation of possibility".

South African disability rights campaigner Eddie Ndopu says he is "a living manifestation of possibility".

World Cup-bound Nigeria are "more than happy with being written off", according to Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi.

People smugglers opened fire on 100 migrants trying to flee their clutches, an aid agency reports.