Record-setting South African swimmer Chad le Clos driven to ‘get back on top’ after trauma

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South African swimming superstar Chad le Clos says his mental health was "thrown into a lively state" prior to a history-making comeback at the Commonwealth Games.

South Africa’s clean President Ramaphosa faces his own scandal

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Cyril Ramaphosa, who replaced corruption-tainted Jacob Zuma, is dealing with allegations against him.

The space tech helping to tackle deforestation Shooting laser beams at trees to tackle deforestation

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How the International Space Station is helping to tackle deforestation

Tabraiz Shamsi ripped through England with career-best figures of 5-24

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Tabraiz Shamsi takes a career-best 5-24 as South Africa thrash England by 90 runs in the deciding Twenty20 to win the series 2-1.

Madagascar hunts cattle gang after 32 people killed in fires

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Villagers were forced by rustlers into thatched houses that were set ablaze, killing 32 people.

Algerian leader in bold move to promote English at junior school

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The ex-French colony will start teaching English at junior schools this year, the president says.

How a Nigerian hairdresser ended up a para-powerlifting champion

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A chance encounter was all it took for Bose Omolayo to begin her journey from hairdresser to two-time Paralympic Games powerlifting champion.

The woman declared stateless in India, UK and Uganda

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Since 1997, Ila Popat has been attempting to get a passport recognising her citizenship to a country.

Kenya election: The influencers paid to push hashtags

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Paying for political influence on social media in Kenya is a shadowy yet lucrative business.

Commonwealth Games: Improved England beat Malawi in netball as Australia beat Scotland

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Defending champions England claim a second Commonwealth netball victory in two days, beating Malawi 66-41, while Scotland lost to Australia.