Tokyo Olympics: Tunisia’s Jendoubi wins Africa’s first medal of Tokyo Games

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Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi wins Africa's first medal of the 2020 Olympics when taking silver in the men's taekwondo (58kg).

Tokyo Olympics: Zambia’s Banda claims her second hat-trick of Games

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Zambia striker Barbra Banda becomes first woman to score back-to-back hat-tricks at the same Olympics in 4-4 Group F draw with China.

Ethiopia conflict: Is aid flowing again into Tigray?

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The government's claim that aid is already flowing into Tigray has been disputed by rebel groups and others.

DRC volcano: Reuniting children with families after the eruption

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Two months after a volcano erupted near the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, aid organisations are still trying to reunite children separated from their families.

British and Irish Lions 2021: Emotionally-charged South Africa pose huge challenge

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The British and Irish Lions prepare to face a South Africa side driven to provide hope for their country.

Algerian pulls out of Olympics over draw with Israeli

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Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine is suspended and will be sent home from Tokyo 2020 after he withdrew from the competition to avoid a potential meeting with an Israeli opponent.

Tokyo 2020: Le Clos wants to be ‘best athlete South Africa has ever had’

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Swimmer Chad Le Clos aims to upset the odds in Tokyo and so be recognised as South Africa's best athlete of all time.

Africa’s week in pictures: 16-22 July 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

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A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

Tokyo Olympics: Guinea reverses their decision to withdraw from Games

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Guinea reverses it decision to withdraw its five athletes from the Tokyo Olympics over Covid fears.