Biniam Girmay: Eritrean becomes first African to win a one-day classic with Gent-Wevelgem victory

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Biniam Girmay makes history as the first African cyclist to win a one-day classic as he triumphs in the Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday.

Nigeria – where President Buhari had to say sorry for a power cut

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The lights went out across Nigeria when fuel shortages coincided with the collapse of the power grid.

‘It’s big for me’ – Women’s Six Nations awaits Zimbabwean

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Zimbabwe referee Precious Pazani is relishing a 'dream' Women's Six Nations landmark in the French city Grenoble on Sunday.

World Cup 2022: Nigeria ‘not favourites’ to reach Qatar, says Ghana coach

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Ghana's interim head coach Otto Addo says Nigeria are not favourites to win Tuesday's decisive World Cup play-off.

Ethiopia’s civil war: The women who paid the price

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The BBC speaks to victims of sexual violence as rights groups say rape was used as a weapon of war.

Ethiopia civil war: There was no point in screaming

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Three women tell their stories and chilling accounts of physical and sexual abuse.

World Cup 2022: Ghana held to goalless draw by visiting Nigeria

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The first leg of the 2022 World Cup play-off between West African rivals Ghana and visitors Nigeria ends in a goalless draw.

World Cup 2022 qualifiers: Egypt beat African champions Senegal

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A fourth-minute own goal is enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win over Senegal in Cairo in their World Cup play-off.

Tshegofatso Pule: South African court convicts boyfriend of murder

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Tshegofatso Pule was found hanging from a tree, provoking outrage across South Africa.

World Cup 2022: African race intensifies with decisive play-offs

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Ten African teams meet over two legs to decide which five nations will be going to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in November.