NBA 2023-24: Wembanyama and Bol among five Africans to watch in new season

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Top pick Victor Wembanyama and 7ft 4in forward Bol Bol feature among five of the finest African players to watch in the 2023-24 NBA season.

Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby to review South Africa star’s alleged use of racial slur

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World Rugby confirms it will formally review Bongi Mbonambi's alleged use of discriminatory language towards England's Tom Curry.

South Africa’s Mbonambi accused of racial slur

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England flanker Tom Curry reported that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him during the Springboks' Rugby World Cup semi-final win.

Léopold Sédar Senghor: Senegal delays auction in France

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Dakar wants to buy rings, watches and military decorations belonging to the nation's first president.

Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss

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Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.

South Africa thrash dismal England

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England's World Cup defence is hanging by a thread after a horrible 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai.

Namibian TikTok nurses face probe over clinic dance

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Two trainee nurses seen in a viral video are accused of bringing the name of the institution into disrepute.

Mozambique burns 45,000 hens as bird flu spreads from South Africa

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The egg-laying hens had been imported from South Africa, which is facing one of its worst outbreaks.

Liberia’s Joseph Boakai courts smaller parties as run-off against George Weah looms

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Joseph Boakai urges fellow opposition candidates to join the "rescue team for a resounding victory".

Kelvin Kiptum: From borrowing shoes to breaking world records

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Kelvin Kiptum is the marathon world record holder, but he could not buy shoes or travel to a track when he started out.