Angola’s José Eduardo dos Santos: The flawed ‘architect of peace’

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José Eduardo dos Santos was praised for bringing peace but sullied his reputation clinging to power.

Berlin Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge targets fourth victory

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Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge win run the Berlin Marathon in September, aiming to equal Haile Gebrselassie's record.

Lizelle Lee: South Africa batter retires from international game

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South Africa batter Lizelle Lee retires from the international game three days before the start of a one-day series in England.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1-7 July 2022

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A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Wimbledon 2022: Ons Jabeur to face Elena Rybakina in final

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History makers Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina will meet in the Wimbledon final after the pair claimed impressive victories in the last four.

WAFCON 2022: Togo praised after historic draw against Cameroon

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Togo manager Kai Tomety hails the desire and "rage" of his players after as they claim a first point at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Namibia to face Kenya for spot at 2023 Rugby World Cup

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Namibia will face Kenya for a spot at next year's Rugby World Cup after both sides secured their places in the Rugby Africa Cup final.

South Africa marks 30 years since return from footballing wilderness

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It is 30 years this week since South Africa returned from a ban from global football and played its first international against Cameroon.

Egypt arrests organisers of joke ‘Helwan Real Batman Battle’ event

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Four people who set up a Facebook event to find "the real Batman" are charged with "planning a riot".

South Africa electricity crisis: No power for up to six hours

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In what is described as the biggest ever power crisis, there are blackouts of up to six hours a day.