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

Boxing’s gender row - what's going on and are Russ...

3 months ago 5

Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests

3 months ago 37

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

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

3 months ago 175

Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African

Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South...

3 months ago 35

Egypt and Morocco into Olympic football semi-finals

Egypt and Morocco into Olympic football semi-final...

3 months ago 10

Uganda's Cheptegei sets Olympic record to win 10,000m

Uganda's Cheptegei sets Olympic record to win 10,0...

3 months ago 8

Idris Elba's studio plan sparks dreams of 'Zollywood'

Idris Elba's studio plan sparks dreams of 'Zollywo...

3 months ago 90

Khelif being in women's boxing not fair, says next opponent

Khelif being in women's boxing not fair, says next...

3 months ago 13

Rwanda shuts 4,000 churches for failing inspections

Rwanda shuts 4,000 churches for failing inspection...

3 months ago 41

Cyclist who fled Tigray war set for dream Olympic race

Cyclist who fled Tigray war set for dream Olympic ...

3 months ago 40

Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don't

Boxing controversy - what we know and what we don'...

3 months ago 63

I want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Carini

I want to apologise to Khelif - Italian boxer Cari...

3 months ago 73

Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests

Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests

3 months ago 43

The breastfeeding athletes driving Olympic change

The breastfeeding athletes driving Olympic change

3 months ago 68

Ping pong prowess to Red Sea bubbles: Africa's top shots

Ping pong prowess to Red Sea bubbles: Africa's top...

3 months ago 5

Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan

Me-ow! Kenyan feline lovers fret over cat-tax plan...

3 months ago 5

SA's Smith adds silver to gold in Olympic pool

SA's Smith adds silver to gold in Olympic pool

3 months ago 5

Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

Big Sudan camp pushed into famine - experts

3 months ago 9

Shots fired as Nigeria cracks down on 'hunger' protests

Shots fired as Nigeria cracks down on 'hunger' pro...

3 months ago 12

'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

'Slave auction' pupils to face disciplinary in Sou...

3 months ago 7

Guinea's ex-military ruler jailed over stadium massacre

Guinea's ex-military ruler jailed over stadium mas...

3 months ago 15

Leopard attacks men at South Africa air force base

Leopard attacks men at South Africa air force base...

3 months ago 37

Le Clos primed for Paris after treading 'dark path'

Le Clos primed for Paris after treading 'dark path...

3 months ago 46

Nigeria mourns 'One Love' music star Onyeka Onwenu

Nigeria mourns 'One Love' music star Onyeka Onwenu...

3 months ago 81

Sudan's military leader targeted in drone strikes - army

Sudan's military leader targeted in drone strikes ...

3 months ago 34

Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount

Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardshi...

3 months ago 10

Central African Republic latest to declare mpox outbreak

Central African Republic latest to declare mpox ou...

3 months ago 37

Mali army admits 'significant' losses in Wagner battle

Mali army admits 'significant' losses in Wagner ba...

3 months ago 59

Arrest warrant issued for Libera's ex-finance minister

Arrest warrant issued for Libera's ex-finance mini...

3 months ago 7

South Sudan’s 7ft 2in refugee basketballer

South Sudan’s 7ft 2in refugee basketballer

3 months ago 35

'The hijab is part of me' - beach volleyball star

'The hijab is part of me' - beach volleyball star

3 months ago 74

Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash

Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backl...

3 months ago 8

South Sudan basketball win unites 'every single tribe'

South Sudan basketball win unites 'every single tr...

3 months ago 18

Ethiopian currency falls sharply after big policy change

Ethiopian currency falls sharply after big policy ...

3 months ago 33

Ex-SA President Zuma reportedly expelled from ANC

Ex-SA President Zuma reportedly expelled from ANC

3 months ago 9

Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics

Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics

3 months ago 8

Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics

Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Ol...

3 months ago 12

Libyan officials jailed over deadly floods

Libyan officials jailed over deadly floods

3 months ago 9

Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024

Tunisian fencer Ferjani takes silver at Paris 2024...

3 months ago 125

Ireland struggling in run chase against Zimbabwe

Ireland struggling in run chase against Zimbabwe

3 months ago 55

Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell - lawyer

Uganda protester sexually assaulted in police cell...

3 months ago 22

Mass killer dies as victims still demand justice

Mass killer dies as victims still demand justice

3 months ago 54

Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024

Six African competitors to watch at Paris 2024

3 months ago 55

Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawyer

Death penalty fears for Niger ex-president - lawye...

3 months ago 10

S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' military camp

S Africa police arrest Libyans at 'illegal' milita...

3 months ago 9

How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?

How does it feel to miss out on the Olympics?

3 months ago 8

Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigray hunger crisis

Satellite images and doctor testimony reveal Tigra...

3 months ago 10

'A calm fighter can weather any storm'

'A calm fighter can weather any storm'

3 months ago 9

Nsue and Equatorial Guinea appeal eligibility ruling

Nsue and Equatorial Guinea appeal eligibility ruli...

4 months ago 11

Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zambians

Shooting of broadcasting regulator boss shocks Zam...

4 months ago 50