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'We are a great sporting nation' – Kenya president
Kenya's president William Nato hails the country's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championship in Nairobi.
Read full storyHow an African country got the 2029 World Athletics Championships?
BBC Sport Africa's Celestine Karoney explains why the 2029 World Athletics Championships was given to Nairobi in Kenya, as the tournament will take place in Africa for the very first time.
Read full storyBritish woman abducted in Malawi, police say
The mother of two young children was kidnapped in the middle of the day in the main city, Blantyre.
Read full storyEx-Tottenham midfielder Bissouma set to join Ajax
Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.
Read full storyKenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.
Read full storyAI 'SpongeBob' parody of problems in Egypt draws scrutiny of authorities
A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.
Read full storyLeBron the star as Angola aims to cash in on E1 racing
Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.
Read full storyWild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
Read full storyUganda will now take part in Harry's Invictus Games after King's reassurance
After a phone call with Buckingham Palace, Uganda now says it will take part in the Invictus Games.
Read full storyZambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
Read full storyBoks power & All Blacks of old – what did we learn from series?
What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?
Read full storyKosgei wins Great North Run but McColgan withdraws
Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.
Read full storySouth Africa cap series victory over NZ with Baltimore win
South Africa complete a 3-1 series win over New Zealand as the world champions' consistency, power and cohesion proves too much in the fourth Test in Baltimore.
Read full storyUganda's King Oyo buried amid calls for unity over his successor
A TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.
Read full story'I've turned the page' – Camara on Chelsea deal collapse
Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.
Read full story'It's like a dog set loose on us' – fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
Read full storyAthletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.
Read full storyWashington Spirit sign Luvanga – but is it a record deal?
Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world…
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