Tokyo 2020: Africa’s Olympic climbing hopefuls aim to inspire the next generation

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With 100 days to go until Tokyo 2020 Africa's Olympic climbers are optimistic The Games can boost their sport on the continent.

Nigeria kidnappings: ‘I’m afraid to return to school’

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Hundreds of students have been abducted in northern Nigeria, leading many schools to close.

Heath Streak: Former Zimbabwe captain banned for eight years by ICC

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Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak is banned from all cricket for eight years for corruption offences.

Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim

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The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported".

Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey

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The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape.

Ahmed Musa completes a short-term deal to play for Nigeria’s Kano Pillars

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Former Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa completes a short-term deal to play for Nigerian league side Kano Pillars.

South African singer Busiswa Gqulu aims to empower women with her music

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South Africa's Busiswa Gqulu is using her songs and poetry to overcome gender barriers in the music industry.

South African singer Busiswa Gqulu aims to empower women with her music

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South Africa's Busiswa Gqulu is using her songs and poetry to overcome gender barriers in the music industry.

Why $30m didn’t protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok

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The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on.

Kenyan could run as an independent at Olympics

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Sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala is considering racing as a neutral athlete at the Olympics if he is not named in the Kenyan team for Tokyo.