Eric Dier has been charged with misconduct by the FA after he confronted a supporter in the stands following Tottenham’s FA Cup defeat to Norwich
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Serie A season extended until August 2 by FIGC
The 2019-20 Serie A season is to be extended until August 2, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced. UEFA on Thursday strongly recommended all top-flight
IMF approves $363m of coronavirus aid for DR Congo
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $363m (£293m) aid package to help the Democratic Republic of Congo deal with the effects of coronavirus.
Kenya quarantine escapees arrested while drinking at a bar
Two people who fled a quarantine centre in Kenya have been arrested at a bar where they were found drinking despite social distancing regulations. They
Travel ban imposed across Nigeria to stop virus
The governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have banned inter-state travel for two weeks to curtail the spread of coronavirus. Their statement says that only essential
Ghana to test 8,000 police officers for coronavirus
More than 8,000 police officers deployed to enforce a lockdown in some parts of Ghana are being tested for coronavirus. The lockdown, which lasted for
South Africa to ease virus lockdown restrictions
South Africa’s president has announced an easing of some lockdown restrictions beginning next month, citing economic concerns. But President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that most people
Trump speaks to African leaders on COVID-19 response
US President Donald Trump held telephone conversations with two African leaders about their responses to the coronavirus pandemic Mr Trump spoke with South African President
Egypt reduces curfew hours for Ramadhan
Egypt’s prime minister has announced that night-time curfew hours will be shortened during the holy month of Ramadhan. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the curfew
Algeria lifts lockdown on coronavirus epicentre
Algeria has ended a full lockdown on the northern Blida province, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, and replaced it with a