Semenya sets new national record in 1500m

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South Africa's Caster Semenya sets a national record to claim victory in the women's 1500m at the first Diamond League event of the year.

Luyanda Ntshangase: South African footballer dies after lightning strike

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Luyanda Ntshangase's death is the third tragedy to befall Maritzburg United in three years.

Tony Henry: West Ham ex-head of recruitment charged over African player comments

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West Ham's former director of player recruitment Tony Henry is charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly saying the club would not sign any more African players.

Yaya Toure: Manchester City midfielder to leave at end of season

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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure will leave the club at the end of the season, says manager Pep Guardiola.

Algeria set to bid for 2022 African Nations Championship

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The Algeria Football Federation says it has government support for a proposed bid to host the African Nations Championship in 2022.

Lord Sebastian Coe says new IAAF testosterone rules are appropriate

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Athletics chief Lord Coe says controversial new rules around testosterone levels in female athletes are "appropriate for the sport".

Why Nigerians are enjoying ‘staycations’

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Domestic tourism - even in urban areas - is on the increase in Nigeria.

Johannesburg’s rooftop farmer

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Hydroponic farming is part of a new "urban agriculture initiative" in South Africa.

Yemen’s Ethiopian coach Mebratu on amazing journey

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Yemen's Ethiopian coach Abraham Mebratu talks to the BBC's Mani Djazmi about the incredible journey of leading the war-torn nation to the 2019 Asian Cup.

South Africa gold miners die after earthquake strikes

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Rescue efforts continue at a South African mine after tremor strikes west of Johannesburg.