Tokyo Olympics: Chad le Clos’ bid for a medal ends on day six

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South African swimmer Chad le Clos' fails to reach the semi-finals of the 100m butterfly but Egypt's Youssef Ramadan progresses on day six of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Nigerian federation ‘bear responsibility’ for ineligible athletes

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The Athletics Federation of Nigeria takes responsibility for failings that sees ten athletes ruled ineligible for the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Kenya’s runners form ‘mum’s club’

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Top Kenyan female athletes have been juggling parenting and training for the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: German cycling boss Patrick Moster sent home after making racist remarks

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Patrick Moster, the sports director of the German Cycling Union, has been sent home from the Olympics after making racist comments during Wednesday's men's road time trial.

South Africa riots: The inside story of Durban’s week of anarchy

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The worst unrest since white-minority rule ended has left deep scars, especially in the coastal city of Durban.

Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and his love of Buggatis and Michael Jackson

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Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, tipped as Equatorial Guinea's next leader, is under sanctions in the UK and France.

Malawi’s president Lazarus Chakwera defends bringing family to London summit

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Malawi’s president has brought family members on a UK trip but says they were needed for the event.

Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse

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After the Covid scepticism of her predecessor, Tanzania's President Samia launches a vaccine campaign.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Refugee weightlifter Cyrille Chachit on his journey

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Cyrille Chachit has gone from despair to representing the Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo.

Tokyo Olympics Ivory Coast and Egypt reach last eight in football

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Ivory Coast and Egypt both qualified for the quarter-finals of the men's Olympic football on day five of Tokyo 2020.