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Israel Adesanya says the UFC "can't erase Francis Ngannou's legacy" after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion.

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Nineteen years and 10 miles separated Zambia's football team from a lost, golden generation on a fateful night in Libreville.

Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus.

Chidinma Adetshina will get another shot at a crown following the controversy around her nationality.

The Paris public prosecutor's office says it has launched a cyberbullying probe.

Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.

Local authorities are seeking to build a seawall to prevent further intrusion of the ocean to the village.

Botswana's first Olympic gold medallist returns to a dancing president and stadium-sized blowout.

Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?

Africa secured a total of 39 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, but which countries were winners and losers?

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.

Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.

Ahmed Elgendy finishes with a world record 1,555 points to become the first Egyptian to win the men's modern pentathlon.

Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola dominates the men's marathon in Paris to win in an Olympic record time as Team GB's Emile Cairess finishes fourth.

Imane Khelif wins Olympics women's boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test.

Critics say the gang-busting mission has not done enough to reassure them.

Nigeria's sports minister says the situation was unavoidable, but many in the country are not convinced.