Sixteen people died during nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, most of them killed by police, the head of Amnesty Kenya said, a year after deadly demonstrations against a tax bill culminated in the storming of parliament.

Armenian authorities on Wednesday arrested a prominent Christian cleric, Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, along with 13 other people and charged them with orchestrating a plot to overthrow the government.

Flying Fijians lock Temo Mayanavanua is grateful to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for giving him the opportunity to be able to play rugby at home.

A strong contingent of 12 boxers from Samoa will compete at the Tri Nations Amateur Boxing Tournament at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva this weekend.

On Africa’s dry western tip, Mauritania has become an unlikely staging post for Ukraine’s increasingly global struggle with its adversary Russia.

The Fiji Cancer Society has recorded a sharp rise in cancer cases among the iTaukei population this year.

The government is planning to increase support for housing to meet rising demand, says Housing Minister Maciu Nalumisa.

For the Kwong siblings, the upcoming Pacific Mini Games in Palau holds an extra special meaning; the chance to compete on the international stage alongside their favourite people.

Harassment and bullying on ships affect both men and women, says South Sea Cruises Captain Melania Taliadrodro.

It’s now official, Subrail Park in Labasa will host this year’s Battle of the Giants after 23 years.

The Ministry of Education is stepping up efforts to fight drug use in schools by reviewing its policies and giving the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council a lead role.

Cristiano Ronaldo is close to agreeing a new contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, BBC Sport has been told.