Tokyo Olympics 2020: ‘I’m Nigerian and Ghanaian, but I compete for Ghana’

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Triple jumper Nadia Eke talks dance, jollof and wellbeing as she prepares to compete at Tokyo 2020.

British and Irish Lions: Siya Kolisi “didn’t feel respected at all” in first Test

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South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says he "didn't feel respected at all" by the referee in the opening loss to the British and Irish Lions, backing claims made by Rassie Erasmus.

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum on the importance of keeping girls in school

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Niger President Mohamed Bazoum says that his country must work hard to keep girls in school.

Tokyo Olympics: SA’s Schoenmaker and Ehiopia’s Selemon Barega both win gold on day seven

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Ethiopia's Selemon Barega wins the first athletics gold of the Tokyo Olympics while in the pool there is a gold and a world record for South Africa's Tatjana Schoenmaker.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021

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

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Fighting escalates despite ceasefire

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Forces in Amhara are battling rebels on three fronts along the border with Tigray, officials say.

Hushpuppi: Nigerian influencer pleads guilty to money laundering

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Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, posted photos of his lavish lifestyle to 2.5m Instagram followers.

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.