Tokyo Paralympics: Mahlangu savours ‘dream coming true’

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South Africa's Ntando Mahlangu wins his second gold medal of the Paralympics, adding the men's 200m to his long jump title.

Afrobasket: Tunisia beat Ivory Coast to successfully defend title

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Tunisia defend their Afrobasket title when beating Ivory Coast 78-75 in Sunday's final in Kigali.

Toxic leak from Angola diamond mine kills 12 in DR Congo

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The leak turned a tributary of the River Congo red and also killed many fish, a minister says.

Paracycling: ‘How handcycling helped me rebuild my life’

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Macoumba Toure Sarr has been using handcycling to rebuild his life following a devastating accident.

Africa’s week in pictures: 27 August – 2 September 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Millions at risk under aid blockade – UN

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"The world's worst famine situation in decades" is brewing in the north of the country, the UN says.

2022 World Cup: Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 with four goals for Slimani

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Islam Slimani scores four as Algeria thrash 10-man Djibouti 8-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifying to extend their unbeaten run to 28 matches.

Yves de M’Bella: Ivory Coast TV host sentenced for promoting rape

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A guest was asked to simulate a sexual assault using a mannequin live on Ivory Coast TV.

Zambian President Hichilema: Corruption at ‘horrifying’ levels

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Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.

Viewpoint: Algerian blame games expose deep political crisis

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Algerians are clamouring for democratic reforms and the weakening the influence of the military.