Jemima Sumgong: Four-year doping ban for Olympic marathon champion

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Olympic marathon winner Jemima Sumgong is banned for four years after her claim she was taking EPO for an ectopic pregnancy was rejected.

Caf president Ahmad reassures Guinea over 2023 hosting

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Caf president Ahmad says his body is willing to work with Guinea to ensure they can host a successful Africa Cup of Nations in 2023.

South Africa: Danish ‘FGM’ man guilty of multiple charges

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Peter Frederiksen is found guilty of 36 charges by a South African court - but none relating to FGM.

Malaria breath test shows promise

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People with the disease give off a distinctive "breath-print" that could aid rapid diagnosis, say experts.

Change makers

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How people fleeing South Sudan have managed to create work – for themselves and others – in their new home of Uganda.

Paradise Papers documents raise questions over African mining deal

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A man previously accused of corruption was asked to negotiate a mining deal in Africa, the Paradise Papers reveal.

Michael Emenalo: Chelsea technical director leaves post after 10 years

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Michael Emenalo, the Chelsea technical director, leaves his post after 10 years at Stamford Bridge.

Zimbabwe politics: Mugabe sacks ‘disloyal’ Mnangagwa

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Emmerson Mnangagwa's dismissal boosts Grace Mugabe's hopes of succeeding her husband.

Nigeria kidnapping: Ian Squire killed and three freed

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Ian Squire died after being held hostage in Nigeria alongside three others, who have been freed.

Itumeleng Khune injury blow to South Africa’s World Cup hopes

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Injury means South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune will miss their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Senegal on Friday and four days later