South Africa looting: Clean-up to mark Nelson Mandela Day

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People were urged to honour the anti-apartheid hero's legacy by rebuilding after riots left 212 dead.

SA athletes first to have Covid at Olympic village

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Two South Africa footballers test positive for Covid-19 in the Olympic village, while eight Team GB athletes and staff are cleared to resume training.

Kenyan fuel tanker explodes killing at least 13

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People rushed to the scene of the crash to siphon petrol when the explosion occurred.

Abir Moussi: The Tunisian MP who was slapped but not beaten

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Abir Moussi uses a megaphone in parliament and gets death threats but many say her voice is crucial.

Joshi is swapping life in captivity for a new start in the jungle

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After a lifetime in captivity, Joshi is going to live in the jungle in Congo-Brazzaville.

The Open 2021: Louis Oosthuizen takes one-stroke lead into final day

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Louis Oosthuizen takes a one-stroke lead into the final day of The Open at Royal St George's after holding off Collin Morikawa.

Al Ahly beat Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 to win record tenth African crown

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Egyptian heavyweights Al Ahly win a tenth African Champions League on Saturday after beating Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 in Morocco.

Africa backs two-yearly World Cup despite biennial Nations Cup

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Africa gives its backing to staging the World Cup every two years in spite of also hosting the African Cup of Nations biennially.

South Africa Zuma riots: What’s behind the violence and looting?

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Some analysts say the violence wasn't spontaneous anger but a deliberate strategy of sabotage.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Kenya’s Taekwondo star and environmental activist

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Kenya's Taekwondo star Faith Ogallo hopes to win a medal in Tokyo - to raise environmental awareness.