The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.
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The US scraps more than $50m worth of malaria, HIV and TB drug donations, saying they are being stolen.
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.
The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.
The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".
After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".