South Africa riots: Delayed response gave plotters a ‘field day’ – minister

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The riots sparked by the jailing of former South African President Jacob Zuma were part of a planned insurrection, a minister says.

Tokyo 2020: African athletes to watch out for

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African runners are well known for their Olympic dominance but this year, there are also surfers and skateboarders.

Tokyo 2020: Egypt’s Sherif to ‘play with heart’ in historic medal bid

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Mayar Sherif will play 'with her heart' as she becomes the first Egyptian woman to play Olympic tennis for her country.

Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children

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The group, most of them women and children, were kidnapped last month in Nigeria's Zamfara state.

Darfur conflict’s latest surge in violence displaces thousands

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"I have cried so much, my eyes can barely see," one mother tells the BBC after seeing her brother die.

Tokyo 2020: Missing Ugandan weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko found in Japan

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The Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from a pre-Olympic training camp in Japan has been found.

Nigeria fighter plane shot down by bandits – military

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The pilot survives by ejecting and hiding with local residents, before rejoining his comrades.

Gay rugby player will not be deported to Kenya

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Ken Macharia feared for his safety in Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.

Morocco and Rwanda used Israeli spyware – leaks

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Israeli tech firm NSO denies media reports that its software has been sold to authoritarian regimes.

Tokyo Olympics: Zambia’s Copper Queens out to shine despite dented preparations

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Zambia's Copper Queens are aiming to continue defying the odds as they represent Africa in women's football at the Tokyo Olympics.