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

Hellen Obiri, a two-time Olympic silver medallist, says she will step aside from representing Kenya if she wins the women's marathon at Paris 2024.

Egyptian Olympic wrestler Mohamed 'Kesho' Ibrahim is arrested in Paris for an alleged sexual assault.

Boxer David de Pina says he feels like a celebrity after winning Cape Verde's first ever medal at the Olympic Games.

Boxer David de Pina says he feels like a celebrity after winning Cape Verde's first ever medal at the Olympic Games.

Jermaine Grant is linked to notorious British fugitive Samantha Lewthwaite, known as the "White Widow".

Jermaine Grant is linked to notorious British fugitive Samantha Lewthwaite, known as the "White Widow".

Police say they are investigating her death as her fans flood social media calling for answers.

Manuel Chang is found guilty in the "tuna bond" conspiracy that triggered an economic crisis in Mozambique.

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

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

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

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.