Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer has been banned from football for 90 days for not cooperating with an investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids.
Days before the start of the World Cup, Brazil’s Homeless Workers’ Movement has reached a deal with authorities not to protest during the tournament.
Egypt’s outgoing President Adly Mansour has decreed sexual harassment a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
The Blues have lifted themselves to a 37-24, bonus point win over the Hurricanes in Super Rugby, severely denting the Hurricanes’ chances.
Fullback Israel Folau scored his 11th try of the season as the Waratahs beat the Chiefs 33-17, likely ending the Chiefs’ two-year reign as champions.
Discussions between Nigeria’s military chiefs and the president over how to rescue schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram have reached a stalemate.
Malawi’s President Joyce Banda says she will not take part in a new vote, which she called after nullifying Tuesday’s elections.
Coup leaders say they will keep former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Cabinet members and anti-government protest leaders in detention.
The US has sent more marines and aircraft to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily after gunmen stormed Libya’s Parliament over the weekend.
A petition launched by Angie Motshekga will be delivered to Nigeria by a delegation from the ANC Women’s League and SA’s government.