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South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

Simbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Joseph Kabila had previously denied having links to the M23 rebels, which control much of eastern DR Congo.

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

The group was kidnapped earlier this month while travelling for a national service programme.

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.

The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.