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Beach attack in Somali capital kills dozens

Around 63 others were injured in a suicide attack carried out by al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu.

Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Beauty contest sparks row over who counts as South African

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Egypt and Morocco into Olympic football semi-finals

Africa is guaranteed at least one medal in the men's Olympic football after Egypt beat Paraguay and Morocco thrash the USA to reach the last four.

Uganda’s Cheptegei sets Olympic record to win 10,000m

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her Olympic 800m title bid as Joshua Cheptegei claims the first track gold at Paris 2024 in the 10,000m.

Uganda’s Cheptegei sets Olympic record to win 10,000m

World record holder Joshua Cheptegei Cheptege sprinted clear on the final lap to set an Olympic record of 26:43.14.

Idris Elba’s studio plan sparks dreams of ‘Zollywood’

Idris Elba has been allocated land in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar to set up a film studio.

Khelif being in women’s boxing not fair, says next opponent

Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori says she doesn't "think it's fair" that her next opponent, Imane Khelif, is in the women's category.

Rwanda shuts 4,000 churches for failing inspections

They failed to comply with health and safety regulations, including not being properly soundproofed.