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Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins a dramatic gold in the women's 5,000 metres at Paris 2024 as Faith Kipyegon is reinstated to second place.

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet wins a dramatic gold in the women's 5,000 metres at Paris 2024 as Faith Kipyegon is reinstated to second place.

Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as France fight back to beat 10-man Egypt after extra time and reach the final of the men's Olympics football competition.

Security forces in Somalia's Jubaland state are waging a "fight" against the niqab, a police boss says.

Security forces in Somalia's Jubaland state are waging a "fight" against the niqab, a police boss says.

Relatives say Abubakar Adam Abdullahi, 24, was shot dead by police during protests against the high cost of living.

Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.

Kyiv has been accused of helping plan an ambush on Malian soldiers and the Russian mercenaries fighting alongside them.

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

The popular singer's career spanned 20 years and multiple hits.

Cindy Ngamba makes history by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Games medal as she reaches the women's boxing 75kg semi-finals.

Cindy Ngamba makes history by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Games medal as she reaches the women's boxing 75kg semi-finals.

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics after taking gold in the women's uneven bars.

As a row over eligibility continues to overshadow boxing at the Olympics, we take a detailed look at the background to the dispute.

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.