Coptic Christian attack: Egypt police ‘kill 19 attackers’

The Islamist militants were killed in a desert shoot-out, Egypt's interior ministry says.

Adebayor included in Togo squad

Emmanuel Adebayor is included in Togo's squad for their Nations Cup qualifier against Algeria, despite the striker refusing to play in last month's internationals.

Australia v South Africa: Hosts bowled out for 152 in opening one-day international

Australia are bowled out for 152 as they lose the first one-day international against South Africa by six wickets.

Awer Mabil: From living in a mud hut at a refugee camp to scoring for Australia

Awer Mabil grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp. Last month he scored his first international goal on his debut for Australia. This is his story.

‘How I became friends with an octopus’

A diver in South Africa says he "visited this incredible animal for almost a year."

Why Oromo baby girls can be engaged on the day they are born

The Oromo community in Kenya's Tana region says the tradition gives girls security for the future.

Moses & Drinkwater must improve – Sarri

Maurizio Sarri tells Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses they must improve if they want a future at Chelsea.

Esperance coach criticises high level of security in Egypt

Esperance coach Moain Chaabani criticises the high level of security in Egypt as his players lose 3-1 to Al Ahly in the first leg of the African Champions League final.

Gabon opposition leader reignites election row

Jean Ping says he won elections in 2016, as President Ali Bongo is being treated in a hospital abroad.

England fight back to beat Springboks

England make it successive wins over South Africa with a hard-fought 12-11 victory in their opening autumn international at Twickenham.