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‘I never knew there were women’s teams’ – Wafcon’s youngest player

July 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

When Burundi's Esperance Habionimana first started playing football, she started - like so many in Africa - playing with male teams.

Durban riots: South Africa still bears the scars one year on

July 10, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

More than 300 people died in what the president called an "insurrection", but what has changed?

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur on post-final tears, Bob Marley and the runner-up trophy

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

In her BBC Sport column, Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur talks about her post-final tears and using Bob Marley's positivity as inspiration.

Wimbledon 2022: Kenya’s Okutoyi hopes country’s first Grand Slam title inspires others

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Kenya's Angella Okutoyi wins Kenya's first Grand Slam tennis title and hopes it will inspire others in her country to take up the sport.

South Africa 12-13 Wales: Late drama as tourists make history

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Wales make history by beating the Springboks in South Africa for the first time with a dramatic win in Bloemfontein.

Paul Kagame to seek fourth term as president of Rwanda

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already.

Wafcon 2022: Morocco’s Najat Badri targets Women’s World Cup spot

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Midfielder Najat Badri is relishing Morocco's chances of reaching the Women's World Cup via the Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Namibia expect physical battle against Kenya for Rugby World Cup place

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Namibia coach Allister Coetzee expects a physical challenge against Kenya on Sunday, with qualification for the Rugby World Cup at stake.

Madagascar’s Eid: Zebus, dumplings and samosas

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

How a Muslim community on the Indian Ocean island celebrates one of Islam's most important holidays.

The Aids activists who took on big pharma in South Africa

July 9, 2022 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The fight for affordable HIV/Aids treatment