‘Diamond’ Niyonsaba lauded upon return to Burundi

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Francine Niyonsaba is lauded by a large crowd as the athlete returns to Burundi after her Diamond League title and world record.

Mary Keitany: Kenyan world record holder retires

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Kenya's Mary Keitany, who holds the word record for a women-only marathon, retires from competing at the age of 39 due to a back injury.

Samuel Eto’o announces candidacy for presidency of Cameroon football federation

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Former Cameroon international Samuel Eto'o is to stand as a candidate in the race for the presidency of his country's football federation (Fecafoot).

Arrest made in Rwanda over volleyball scandal

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Rwanda's Volleyball Federation vice-president is arrested over the team's use of ineligible players at the Women's African Championship.

Sudan failed coup: Government blames pro-Bashir elements

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The prime minister says the plotters were "remnants" of ousted President Bashir's regime.

France’s Emmanuel Macron heckled asking Algerian veterans for forgiveness

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The French president is heckled as he promises reparations for Algerians who fought for France.

Ferdinand Omanyala: Africa’s fastest man unfazed by shadow of drugs ban

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Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala, the new African 100m record holder, insists he is not worried about questions raised by his 2017 drugs ban.

Paul Rusesabagina: From Hotel Rwanda hero to convicted terrorist

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Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed in Hotel Rwanda, has gone from national hero to enemy of the state.

Hotel Rwanda hero Paul Rusesabagina convicted on terror charges

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A Rwandan court sentences Paul Rusesabagina to 25 years for supporting a terrorist group.

Endangered South African penguins killed by swarm of bees near Cape Town

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More than 60 protected birds were found on the beach with multiple bee-stings but no other injuries.