Uganda beat Scotland to advance

Scotland progress to the second stage of the Netball World Cup, despite losing 52-43 to Uganda in their final preliminary round encounter.

Outcry as militia leader named Burundi TV head

Burundi's pro-government Imbonerakure has been accused of killings, rapes, arrests, and extortion.

Cricket is being played in a Kenyan safari park

Kenya’s annual Last Man Standing Rhino Cup takes place in a wildlife park.

Hodan Nalayeh: Somalia’s ‘inspirational’ journalist, killed in Kismayo

Hodan Nalayeh launched a TV station in Canada and had recently moved to live and work in Somalia.

Malawi win, Zimbabwe lose – Netball World Cup round-up

Australia record a huge win over Zimbabwe to go top of Group A and qualify for the second stage of preliminaries on day two of the World Cup in Liverpool.

Egypt’s Bent Pyramid opens to visitors

The angular shape of the construction contrasts with the straight sides of Egypt's "true" pyramids.

Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals: What to look out for

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage, with both last-four ties being played on Sunday.

Former Cameroon Football Federation boss given life ban

The Cameroon Football Federation bans its former president Tombi A Roko Sidiki for life for financial misappropriation.

Eswatini’s young ballet dancer shares passion for her hobby

Twelve-year-old Lwandle from Eswatini wants to inspire others to take up the hobby she loves.

‘Black vest’ protesters storm Panthéon in Paris

Hundreds of migrants occupy the city's Panthéon and demand the right to stay in France.