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Madagascar arrests generals over plot to kill President Rajoelina

August 2, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The thwarted attempt to kill President Andry Rajoelina is the latest turmoil to strike the island nation.

‘You can be African and black and play polo’

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Molawa Adesuyi is calling for more young people from ethnic minority backgrounds to take up his sport.

Nigeria suspends ‘Hushpuppi-linked’ police officer Abba Kyari

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The deputy commissioner is indicted in the US for allegedly taking a bribe from an influencer.

Tokyo Olympics: Akani Simbine finishes fourth in the 100m as Ghana secure boxing medal on day nine

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Akani Simbine finishes fourth in the men's 100m final as boxer Samuel Takyi secures a medal for Ghana on day nine of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics: Namibian athlete says ‘You can’t tell me now I am not a woman’

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Namibia's Beatrice Masilingi is excited to compete at the Olympics despite being forced out of the 400m due to high levels of testosterone.

Sunflower farming blooms in Kenya after khat export ban

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Some farmers are growing sunflowers to boost their incomes after a ban on exports of the khat plant.

Nairobi – the centre of East Africa’s thriving arts scene

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

The women fighting infertility stigma in Nigeria

August 1, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

South Africa 27-9 British and Irish Lions: Springboks level series in fiery encounter

July 31, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks win a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Town Stadium.

Tokyo Olympics: Ivory Coast’s Marie-Josee Ta misses medal again

July 31, 2021 in African News /by BBC News - Africa

Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou finishes fourth in the women's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics as Ivory Coast and Egypt are knocked out of the men's football.