Ballon d'Or nominee Lookman hunts for greatness

Ademola Lookman says he is "never satisfied" despite his performances for Nigeria and Atalanta earning him a nomination for the Ballon d'Or.

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Why the King can't say 'sorry' for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

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Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree

Commonwealth leaders agree to "meaningful conversation" on the issue, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda.

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'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health

There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on reparatory justice

Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.

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All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa

An electric fast train now links the capital to the country's commercial hub Dar es Salaam.

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Zimbabwe set new T20 world record in Gambia win

Zimbabwe set a world record for the highest team score in a men's international T20, scoring 344 runs against The Gambia.

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South Africans shocked by Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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Rabada takes 300th Test wicket - how does he compare?

South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada has taken his 300th Test wicket - and here's how he compares to other all-time greats.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Emotional Ngannou stops Ferreira in first round on MMA return

An emotional Francis Ngannou marks his return to MMA with a first-round stoppage of Renan Ferreira at the PFL Super Fights event in Riyadh.

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The man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy president

Ex-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto.

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Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort

The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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Is Africa the next frontier for esports and pro gaming?

Esports is on the rise in Africa, led by a tech-savvy youthful population and female pioneers, and life as a professional gamer is now possible.

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Risk-taker Ngannou is changing landscape of combat sports

Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

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Libya criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott

Libya's football federation criticises its Nigerian counterpart after the Super Eagles boycott Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

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Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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