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Most Test wickets this year - the 6ft 8in pace bowler with England in his sights

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 11:59
Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani may have a permanent smile on his face, but he will pose a serious threat to England at Trent Bridge this week, writes Stephan Shemilt.
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The Ugandan mud wrestlers who became a global sensation

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 12:14
Videos of mud-covered wrestling fights from a Ugandan town have racked up over 500 million hits on social media.
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The Ugandan mud wrestlers who became a global sensation

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 12:14
Videos of mud-covered wrestling fights from a Ugandan town have racked up over 500 million hits on social media.
Categories: Africa

BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

Mon, 19/05/2025 - 08:37
An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.
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The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala

Sat, 17/05/2025 - 02:06
Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.
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Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy'

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 17:24
Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.
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'I don't want it to die' - The black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 13:14
South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.
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Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 11:05
Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.
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Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 10:58
Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.
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Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?

Thu, 15/05/2025 - 03:43
Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?
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'I don't want it to die': The teen black pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 17:39
Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.
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El Chapo & Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 01:31
William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.
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Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence'

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 14:24
Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.
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South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 11:43
South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
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Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 01:05
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.
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Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 13:08
Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.
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US cuts aid to Zambia over 'systematic' medicine theft

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 23:01
Critical medicines affected by the $50m cuts include Malaria, HIV and TB drugs, the US embassy says.
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Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo park

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 19:38
African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.
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Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:32
Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.
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Benin's bid to become a cycling power

Thu, 08/05/2025 - 17:10
The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.
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