Dane van Niekerk ‘uncomfortable’ in cricket kit after fitness issues

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Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk says she feels "uncomfortable" wearing cricket kit after being dropped over fitness issues.

Ghetto Kids: Winning Britain’s Got Talent would mean a bigger house in Uganda

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A group of Ugandan children is on the verge of glory after reaching the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light – giving birth in a warzone

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Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.

African Champions League: Are Al Ahly Africa’s version of Real Madrid?

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As Egypt's Al Ahly bid for a record-extending eleventh continental title, can similarities be drawn with Europe's most successful club side?

Uganda’s Ghetto Kids seek glory in Britain’s Got Talent

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The children from Uganda tell the BBC about reaching the final of hit UK TV show Britain's Got Talent.

How Putin has given South Africa a big diplomatic headache

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The Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine has made life complicated for South Africa on several fronts.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon breaks 1500m world record

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Faith Kipyegon sets a new 1500m world record in the Florence Diamond League meeting on Friday, with Britain's Laura Muir a distant second.

Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing

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Police surround the home of the opposition leader, who faces a two-year jail term.

Gatwick Airport: Police release image of man found dead in plane undercarriage

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The unknown man's body was found in the undercarriage of a plane at Gatwick Airport in December.

Huge sandstorm sweeps across Suez Canal in Egypt

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Two of the canal's ports were closed as parts of Egypt were engulfed by dust and sand.