Africa
Kenya disbands 'killer' police unit
Kenya's new president, William Ruto, said he had dissolved a police unit accused of extrajudicial killings, in a move hailed by human rights groups. "We have disbanded the unit that was killing Kenyans arbitrarily," Ruto said on Sunday.
Bomb kills two peacekeepers in Mali, UN says
Two United Nations troops were killed and four others were badly injured by a roadside bomb in northern Mali on Monday , the UN peacekeeping mission said. MINUSMA -- the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali -- was launched in 2013 to help one of the world's poorest countries cope with a bloody jihadist campaign.
Raza leads Zimbabwe to win over Ireland in T20 World Cup opener
Sikandar Raza smashed 82 off 48 balls to set up a convincing 31-run victory for Zimbabwe in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup against Ireland on Monday. Raza took nine balls to get going as he smashed Curtis Campher for two sixes in the ninth over and kept up the attack despite losing partners along the way.
African players in Europe: Superstars Salah, Mane among goals
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, both two-time winners of the African Footballer of the Year award, were among the goals in Europe at the weekend. Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: ENGLAND MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool) Salah struck his first league goal since August to kickstart Liverpool's season.
Nigeria floods toll has passed 600: government
More than 600 people are now known to have perished in the worst floods in a decade in Nigeria, according to a new toll released Sunday. In 2012, 363 people died and more than 2.1 million were displaced by flooding.
Club Africain of Tunisia score seven in CAF Cup rout
Ahmed Khalil scored twice as former African champions Club Africain of Tunisia trounced Kipanga of Zanzibar 7-0 on Sunday to reach the CAF Confederation Cup play-offs. In the play-offs, Confederation Cup last 32 winners will play CAF Champions League last 32 losers in two-leg ties on November 2 and 9 with group places up for grabs. dl/jc
Video of tall young man's display of strange spiritual moves in church goes viral; gets people talking
A viral video of a young man who has been captured on camera displaying weird moves during a church service has gone viral on the internet. Watch the clip.
AU calls for Ethiopia ceasefire, urges rivals to start peace talks
The African Union on Sunday called for an unconditional ceasefire in northern Ethiopia and urged the warring parties to "recommit" to peace talks, as violence intensifies in the Tigray region.
Retired NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo battling brain tumor
NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, one of the best defenders in the league's history, is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the league announced Saturday. "Dikembe Mutombo is currently undergoing treatment for a brain tumor," the NBA said in a statement issued on behalf of Mutombo's family.
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