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The pair had been collecting rare plants and seeds before their bodies were found days later in a river.

Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.

South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.

Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.

The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender's mother.

Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.

Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.

Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.

The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.

DR Congo's run at the 2026 World Cup comes 52 years on from both their disastrous debut at the finals and one of sport's greatest occasions held in Kinshasa.

The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.

Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.