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02.04.2026 23:41 More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

02.04.2026 15:10 The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

02.04.2026 15:10 Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

02.04.2026 10:31 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.

02.04.2026 02:02 Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

01.04.2026 18:01 The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.

01.04.2026 18:01 Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.

01.04.2026 13:40 This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

01.04.2026 13:40 The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.

01.04.2026 09:20 Fans are warned against xenophobic remarks and singing during Spain's friendly against Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday.

01.04.2026 05:10 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.

01.04.2026 00:40 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.