Exiled critic of Rwandan president found beheaded
A former Rwandan army sergeant major, who became an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found beheaded in…
Burundi striker Berahino retires at 33
Berahino reserved special thanks for his first club, for whom he scored 36 goals in 121 appearances in all competition,…
Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa
The couple running it told officials they were housing 60 people, but upon inspection, more than three times that number…
South African rugby player Andrews dies at team hotel
Andrews left Sale in the summer to return to his native South Africa. He made 45 appearances for the club…
SA chief pledges review over ‘disappointing’ Test crowds
On the pitch, South Africa have responded to their heavy first-Test defeat by calling up “Aussie agitator” Matthew Breetzke. Batter…
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings dies aged 41
One of Nigeria’s most popular gospel singers, Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, known as Toluwanisings, has died, his family has announced. In…
Coe aims for African ‘legacy’ with 2029 World Championships
It will be a big few years for Kenya, given the country will also co-host football’s Africa Cup of Nations…
Kenya confirms second Ebola case – a relative of the first victim
The 40-year-old Kenyan man who died on 5 October was diagnosed with Ebola shortly after being admitted to hospital in…
Why Rwanda’s deal for F1 race remains controversial
Allegations of sportswashing – hosting sporting events to improve a country’s international reputation – have long been levelled against Rwanda.…
Ghana’s Semenyo ‘froze’ after alleged racist abuse, court told
He said witnesses saw Mogan throw chewing gum at Semenyo, hitting the right side of his shorts. In a statement…