Cisse accepts FA spitting charge

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse apologises for part in spitting incident between himself and Man United's Jonny Evans.

Newcastle's Papiss Cisse is banned for seven matches and Manchester United's Jonny Evans for six games for spitting.

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Manchester United defender Jonny Evans spitting at Newcastle's Papiss Cisse was "simply disgusting", says an FA panel.

Islamic State accepts a pledge of allegiance from Nigeria's militant group Boko Haram, according to an audio message purportedly from IS.

 Gor Mahia have made the first explicit revelation, confirming talismanic striker Dan Sserunkuma’s departure after reports suggested he had ditched the club for Mainland giants Simba SC at the end of his contract with the Kenyan champions.

Shein Accepts Minister's Resignation
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President Ali Mohamed Shein has accepted the resignation of Mr Juma Duni Haji as the Zanzibar Minister for Infrastructure and Communications, following his tactical move to Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) to become the party's Union ...

Burundi's opposition leader Agathon Rwasa is elected as a deputy speaker of parliament, despite his criticism of recent controversial polls.

The Nigeria Football Federation accepts the blame for the champions' failure to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.