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Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Covid-hit Lyles denied

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Tebogo wins stunning 200m as Covid-hit Lyles denied

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s parkour pioneer

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Kenya police tear-gas protesters as cabinet sworn in

Businesses in the capital shut after the president's critics called on people to take to the streets.

Junior rugby star ‘swept away by a wave’ in SA

France U18 player Medhi Narjissi has been "swept away by a wave" while swimming off Cape Town in South Africa, says the French Rugby Federation.

Miss South Africa contestant pulls out amid nationality row

Chidimma Adetshina says she has taken the decision for her and family's safety and well-being.