Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'

The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.

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'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'

A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.

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Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

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How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana

Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.

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Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test

A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.

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'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

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'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.

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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

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Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

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DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges

It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.

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'Women's football did not used to be given attention'

Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.

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Pretorius becomes SA's youngest Test centurion

Lhuan-dre Pretorius becomes the youngest centurion in South African Test history as he makes a brilliant 153 on debut at the age of 19 years and 93 days.

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The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

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Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players

A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.

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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with scepticism in rebel-held city

Critics of the agreement have questioned whether it is thorough enough and will be able to bring peace.

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The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

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The footballer defying grief to serve her country

Just days after the death of her husband, Blessing Illivieda joined a Nigeria training camp to honour his memory through the game they both loved.

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Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and favourites for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

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Nigeria's major tax overhaul explained

The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.

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Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft

Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 13, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.

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