Algerian pulls out of Olympics over draw with Israeli

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Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine is suspended and will be sent home from Tokyo 2020 after he withdrew from the competition to avoid a potential meeting with an Israeli opponent.

Tokyo 2020: Le Clos wants to be ‘best athlete South Africa has ever had’

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Swimmer Chad Le Clos aims to upset the odds in Tokyo and so be recognised as South Africa's best athlete of all time.

Africa’s week in pictures: 16-22 July 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: New front opens in war as aid fears grow

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A bloody eight-month battle for control of the Tigray region spills over into neighbouring Afar.

Tokyo Olympics: Guinea reverses their decision to withdraw from Games

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Guinea reverses it decision to withdraw its five athletes from the Tokyo Olympics over Covid fears.

15-year-old skateboarder Boipelo Awuah is the youngest African at Tokyo 2020.

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15-year-old skateboarder Boipelo Awuah is the youngest African at Tokyo 2020. She explains how she got into the sport and why it feels so good to be at the Olympics.

Benin Bronzes: Nigeria dispute jeopardises return of artefacts

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Several museums in Europe have talked of returning the looted artefacts - but where will they be housed in Nigeria?

Halima Aden and Tommy Hilfiger: ‘It’s not just about diverse catwalks’

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The world’s first hijab-wearing supermodel talks to fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger about why she quit the industry.

Tanzania: Erick Kabendera on Samia Suluhu Hassan, being imprisoned and freedom

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Freed Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera says the country needs to tackle injustices which took place during John Magufuli's presidency.

Tokyo Olympics: Zambia concede 10 – but still have memorable Olympic debut

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Zambia may have conceded 10 goals, but they made history on their women's football Olympics debut.