Africa

African fencing champion Alexandra Ndolo is hoping to win a historic gold in Paris while inspiring in other ways too.

African fencing champion Alexandra Ndolo is hoping to win a historic gold in Paris while inspiring in other ways too.

Nigeria and Zambia can win women's Olympic football medals for the first time, says Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Heavyweight Francis Ngannou is in talks to return to MMA for the first time in more than two years.

South Sudan is using basketball to forge a new identity for a country whose early history was defined by war, says Luol Deng.

The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.

The deaths of dozens of protesters has further eroded scant trust in the security forces.

Morocco's Noor Slaoui will become the first person from the Middle East and North Africa region to compete in eventing at the Olympics.

Ex-security guard, Louis van Schoor, killed dozens in South Africa but was only jailed for seven murders.

A vast new oil refinery in Nigeria is aiming to reduce the price of petrol in the country.

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

Homesickness and visa issues have not stopped Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becoming a cycling sensation.

The women flouting tradition to get reconstructive surgery after female genital mutilation.

African football's governing body will be debt-free next year as a result of improved governance, says secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

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

Impeached judge John Hlophe is set to lead opposition to President Ramaphosa's coalition government.

Nigeria's four-time African champion Anuoluwapo Opeyori, coached by his brother, hopes to break new ground for the continent in Paris.

Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori grew up in Lagos, with little access to badminton facilities - now he’s a four-time African champion.

The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.