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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