D'Tigress overcome adversity to shine at Olympics

Nigeria's women have shown resilience off the basketball court and defensive steel on it to break new ground for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Black Panther actress Connie Chiume dies aged 72

The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows and became a household name.

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The orphaned refugee planning to make Olympic history

Dominic Lobalu could provide a first athletics medal for the Refugee Olympic Team when he competes in the 5,000m at Paris 2024.

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The small African country with the world's highest suicide rate

A look at Lesotho, where more people take their own lives than anywhere else in the world.

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Mateta scores twice as France beat 10-man Egypt to reach final

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.

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Somali police seize hundreds of veils amid security fears

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

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Family of killed Nigerian protester demand justice

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

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Boxing’s gender row - what's going on and are Russia involved?

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

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Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

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

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Sierra Leone international Davies retires aged 39

Former Hull City and Derby County defender Curtis Davies announces his retirement at the age of 39.

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'Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa'

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

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Somali beach attack kills 32, police say

Around 63 others are injured, with some in a critical condition after a suicide bombing in Mogadishu.

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Watford sign Algeria left-back Larouci on loan

Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.

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Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.

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Shots fired as Nigeria cracks down on 'hunger' protests

Police fire live bullets and tear gas at huge crowds in Kano rallying against the rising cost of living.

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Nigerian inquiry after Ofili left off Olympic start list

Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.

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Le Clos primed for Paris after treading 'dark path'

South African swimmer Chad le Clos is ready to challenge in the Paris pool after having to "rebuild" following mental health struggles.

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Sudan's military leader targeted in drone strikes - army

Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan survives an assassination attempt by the RSF, the army spokesman says.

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Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

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Arrest warrant issued for Libera's ex-finance minister

Five senior officials from the administration of ex-President George Weah are embroiled in a criminal case.

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South Sudan’s 7ft 2in refugee basketballer

Olympics 2024: South Sudan refugee becomes NBA hopeful

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Ethiopian currency falls sharply after big policy change

Ethiopians have received the news with apprehension, fearing that the cost of living will increase.

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South Sudan basketball win unites 'every single tribe'

South Sudan's win over Puerto Rico in the men's Olympic basketball competition has "united" the country, according to forward Bul Kuol.

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‘They cry of hunger once they notice there’s no milk’

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

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Ex-SA President Zuma reportedly expelled from ANC

Mr Zuma is leading a rival party, which now sits in opposition to the ANC in parliament.

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Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics

African Games champion Cynthia Ogunsemilore is suspended at the Olympics after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent.

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Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 19

The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea.

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Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos

Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa's biggest stadiums.

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Ngannou targets MMA return in October

Heavyweight Francis Ngannou is in talks to return to MMA for the first time in more than two years.

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Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer

A year on from the coup ousted President Mohamed Bazoum may face treason charges, his lawyers.

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S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

The camp, situated on a farm, was raided and 95 Libyans have been taken into custody, police say.

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How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?

Thousands of athletes are bidding for medals at the Olympics, but how does it feel to miss out on appearing at Paris 2024?

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Ireland on top against Zimbabwe in historic Test

Ireland reduce Zimbabwe from 121-1 to 210 all out to finish day one of the first Test match in Belfast in a strong position.

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Twenty-five migrants dead in Mauritania shipwreck

The route from West Africa to the Spanish Canary Islands is one of the world's deadliest for migrants.

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Instagram removes 63,000 sextortion accounts in Nigeria

The scammers were posing as young women online to trick people into sending sexually explicit material.

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Olympic fencer and Playboy model champions body positivity

African fencing champion Alexandra Ndolo is hoping to win a historic gold in Paris while inspiring in other ways too.

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Who was Africa’s first black Olympic gold medallist?

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

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The brothers out to end Africa's Olympic badminton jinx

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

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Dozens arrested in Uganda anti-government protests

Protesters defied a ban to march on the country's parliament amid anger over corruption on Tuesday.

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Nigeria's president warns youth not to join 'sinister' protests

President Tinubu says cost-of-living protests planned for next week have 'sinister motives'.

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The basketball team forging a 'new story' for South Sudan

South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.

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Dozens killed in Ethiopia landslides

The local authority says heavy rains triggered landslides in the southern region of Gofa.

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Tanzanian minister sacked after poll rigging remarks

Nape Nnauye caused outrage for saying he could help an MP rig elections - comments, he said, he made in jest.

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Morocco's Slaoui riding to Olympic eventing history

Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympics.

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Mass killer who ‘hunted’ black people says police encouraged him

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

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The first Nigerian badminton player to qualify for back-to-back Olympics

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

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‘I wanted my clitoris back’ – FGM survivor opts for reconstructive surgery

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

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Kenya's ‘serial killer’ mystery - five key questions

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

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South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era

President Cyril Ramaphosa outlines the government's plans after his party was forced into coalition.

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Who was Africa’s first black Olympic gold medallist?

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

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Rugby sevens has 'bright future' in Africa - Habana

Africa's pool of sporting talent could see a boom in rugby sevens, according to Springbok legend Bryan Habana.

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Common blood-thinning drug neutralises cobra venom

Heparin can neutralise the necrosis-causing toxins in some spitting cobras' venom, scientists discover.

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Kenya police ban protests in the capital

The police say it is difficult to enforce safety for protesters who have no designated leader.

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The brothers out to end Africa's Olympic badminton jinx

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

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Mixed reaction as South Africa dumps superfans

South Africa split after new sports minister announces end to government funding for country’s most recognisable supporters.

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Eritrea's Girmay wins third stage at Tour de France

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

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The dark life of the South African golfer banned for being too good

When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

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Protester killed as crowds call for Kenya leader to go

Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.

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Ex-police officer faked child-trafficking stories

Adam Whittington misled donors to projects in Uganda, Kenya and The Gambia - BBC investigation finds.

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Rwanda's 99% man who wants to extend his three decades in power

President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.

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Car bomb kills Somalis watching Euro final at a cafe

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

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How data is helping elite athletes beat the smog

Air quality sensors have been installed in sports facilities in six African countries to help athletes deal with increased pollution.

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South African football star held up at gunpoint

Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto.

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Search goes on for Moroccan footballers lost at sea

Two players from top-flight club Ittihad Tanger have been missing since going on a yacht excursion on Saturday.

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Kenya's police chief resigns after deadly anti-tax protests

His resignation comes a day after the Kenyan president sacked most of his cabinet.

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Ngannou & PFL to launch African MMA series in 2025

PFL Africa will launch in 2025 with heavyweight star Francis Ngannou named as chairman of the new MMA league.

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Prisoners escape from Niger jail that holds jihadists

Authorities impose curfew in the volatile Tillaberi region after inmates escape from a major prison.

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Eritrea's Girmay wins third stage at Tour de France

Biniam Girmay sprints to his third victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France.

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Burkina Faso's military junta bans homosexual unions

The military-led country becomes the latest in Africa to crack down on LGBT rights despite Western pressure.

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Kenyan president fires ministers after anti-tax protests

The president says he will now consult widely in order to form a broad-based government.

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Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting president

Edward Awebua was accused of posting a "vulgar" video about the president and his family.

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We don't have to repay UK for axed deal - Rwanda

The UK paid £240m to Rwanda for the scheme, which never took off and has been scrapped by the new government.

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Elephants trample Spanish man to death in S Africa

The 43-year-old man was visiting the game reserve with his fiancee and two other people, say police.

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Pastor who called E Guinea's president a 'demon' freed

Pastor and ex-Justice Minister Rubén Maye Nsue Mangue has been pardoned after two years in detention.

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Escaped hyena causes panic in Nigerian city

Drones and park rangers have been sent out to find the animal in Jos, says the local tourist board.

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Tanzanian artist who burnt president's picture freed

Activists lead social media users to raise $2,000 needed for the artist's fine.

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South African football star held up at gunpoint

Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto.

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West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quit

The military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.

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World champions South Africa edge Ireland in first Test

South Africa underlined their status as the number one side ranked side in the game with victory over Ireland in Pretoria.

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Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land

A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.

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Forget Ethiopia's Spice Girls - this singer salutes the true queens

Singer Gabriella Ghermandi dismisses suggestions that Ethiopians need to be taught about empowering women.

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New UK PM confirms Rwanda deportation plan 'dead'

The prime minister says he is going through with Labour's pledge to end the pledge to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda.

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West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

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Eto'o fined $200,000 but escapes match-fixing charge

The president of the Cameroonian Football Federation has been found guilty of an ethics breach over his relationship with a betting company.

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Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

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Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic

Coastguards say nine people - including a little girl - are rescued, but dozens more are missing.

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Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties

Africa's top football sides discover their opponents in the qualifying draw for the 2025 Nations Cup with Nigeria handed a tricky group.

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Ghana chef accused of faking Guinness World Records award

Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.

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SA's Erasmus is a 'mastermind' - Ireland wing Nash

Ireland winger Calvin Nash praises South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus prior to the Six Nations champions beginning a two-Test series against the World Cup winners on Saturday.

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Kenya president orders review of politicians' pay rise

Financially struggling Kenyans say a proposed pay hike for cabinet members and MPs is sensitive.

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Irish media definitely targeted me - SA's Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth says the Irish media "definitely targeted me" after he accused Ireland of being "arrogant" after last year's World Cup pool match between the sides.

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The school bringing hope to children fleeing Sudan's war

A primary school in Chad is providing an opportunity for thousands of Sudanese refugees to resume learning.

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Springboks name 12 World Cup winners to face Ireland

South Africa name 12 of the starters from the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in their side for the opening Test with Ireland on Saturday.

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Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone

It is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.

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‘People shouldn’t pay to breathe’ - asthma in Nigeria

Some inhalers in Nigeria have doubled or tripled in price since last year, leaving many struggling.

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Tear gas fired at anti-government protesters in Kenya

Since anti-tax protests began 39 people have been killed, a state-funded rights group says.

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Girmay first black African to win Tour de France stage

Biniam Girmay makes history as the first black African winner of a Tour de France stage with Mark Cavendish held up by a late crash on the run into Turin.

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The winners and losers in South Africa's historic new government

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the most ideologically diverse government in South Africa's history.

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The Moroccan man sentenced to death for fighting for Ukraine

Brahim Saadoun was studying in Ukraine when the Russians invaded in February 2022.

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Mauritanian president wins re-election - provisional results

President Mohamed ould Ghazouani won with 56% of the vote, ahead of anti-slavery campaigner Biram Dah Abeid.

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