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Rowling and Musk reportedly named in Khelif cyberbullying lawsuit

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 15:15
The Paris public prosecutor's office says it has launched a cyberbullying probe.
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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 02:55
Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.
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Despair as the sea slowly swallows a Kenyan beauty spot

Wed, 14/08/2024 - 02:55
Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.
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Botswana welcomes Tebogo home with stadium spectacular

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 18:52
Botswana's first Olympic gold medallist returns to a dancing president and stadium-sized blowout.
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How can Africa improve its performance for LA 2028?

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 14:31
Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?
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How can Africa improve its performance for LA 2028?

Tue, 13/08/2024 - 14:31
Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?
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Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa?

Mon, 12/08/2024 - 01:55
Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.
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Hassan beats Ethiopia's Assefa to win women's marathon

Sun, 11/08/2024 - 11:11
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.
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Third Olympic title an 'amazing honour' for Kipyegon

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 22:27
Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.
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Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with world record total

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 19:37
Ahmed Elgendy finishes with a world record 1,555 points to become the first Egyptian to win the men's modern pentathlon.
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Hayatou - the man who transformed African football

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 13:26
Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.
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Ethiopia's Tola dominates in Olympic men's marathon

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 11:05
Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola dominates the men's marathon in Paris to win in an Olympic record time as Team GB's Emile Cairess finishes fourth.
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Attacks over gender make gold sweeter - Algeria's Khelif

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 07:49
Imane Khelif wins Olympics women's boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test.
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Kenyan police taunted as they square up to Haiti's gangs

Sat, 10/08/2024 - 02:39
Critics say the gang-busting mission has not done enough to reassure them.
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Nigeria's Olympic cyclist thanks German team for bike loan

Fri, 09/08/2024 - 19:49
Nigeria's sports minister says the situation was unavoidable, but many in the country are not convinced.
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Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 18:04
Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.
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Double whammy for the Kenyan president's tax plans

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 01:49
Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.
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How war has hurt Ethiopia’s Olympic hopes

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 19:50
Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.
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Sudanese business owner says nowhere left to go after riots

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:46
Attackers came shouting the man's name before setting his cafe on fire in Belfast.
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The Moroccan breakdancer chasing Olympic gold

Wed, 07/08/2024 - 11:24
B-Girl El Mamouny is one of two representatives for her country and part of the very first cohort to enter breakdancing at the Olympics.
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