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Algeria’s Nemour makes history with uneven bars gold /in /by

Algeria's Kaylia Nemour becomes the first African to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics after taking gold in the women's uneven bars.

Boxing’s gender row – what’s going on and are Russia involved? /in /by

As a row over eligibility continues to overshadow boxing at the Olympics, we take a detailed look at the background to the dispute.

Boxing’s gender row – what’s going on and are Russia involved? /in /by

As a row over eligibility continues to overshadow boxing at the Olympics, we take a detailed look at the background to the dispute.

Ngamba guarantees refugee team first Olympic medal /in /by

Cindy Ngamba makes history by guaranteeing the Refugee Olympic Team a first Games medal as she reaches the women's boxing 75kg semi-finals.

Nigerian president demands end to deadly protests /in /by

He says he has heard Nigerians' pain but the demonstrations - set to last 10 days - must stop.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’ /in /by

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’ /in /by

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

‘Fear kept me alive on epic motorbike trip across Africa’ /in /by

Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

Boxing controversy – what we know and what we don’t /in /by

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Boxing controversy – what we know and what we don’t /in /by

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.