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Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.

Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.

Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.

Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.

Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.

The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.

Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.

DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.

DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.