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The government said it would deploy 25,000 troops, after days of widespread looting and violence.

Al Ahly's South African coach Pitso Mosimane admits he is 'conflicted' by taking on Kaizer Chiefs in Saturday's Champions League final.

Days of widespread violence and looting prompt the biggest deployment since the end of apartheid.

Morocco’s Asmaa Niang will be competing in judo. This will be her second Games – but her Olympic career was sparked by her childhood dreams of being a superhero.

More than 100 developing countries set out key demands ahead of the climate summit in Glasgow.

Namibia is suffering one of the world's worst outbreaks of Covid, as ex-footballer Marley Ngarizemo can testify.

Marital rape has long been a taboo issue in Egypt, but now victims are beginning to speak out.

A Durban resident tells the BBC he is struggling to find any food after so many shops were looted.

The building was allegedly set on fire by looters amid an eruption of riots across South Africa.

Naledi Manyoni recalls the moment she threw her daughter from a building set on fire by looters.

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane says reaching two wheelchair finals at Wimbledon has boosted her confidence ahead of the Tokyo Paralympics.

Some South Africans are clearing up as protests continue over the arrest of ex-President Jacob Zuma.

At Rio 2016, Ines Boubakri became the first African and Arab woman to win an Olympic medal in fencing. Now she wants to help other women achieve their dreams.

People caught in the middle of the violence say their city is "on fire" - and they feel abandoned.

The military are helping police quell unrest following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma.

Nigeria's Olympic basketball team is set to go from wins over the USA and Argentina to arriving in Tokyo without kit.

Nigeria's Joel Obi says he feels 'sorry' for Pisa's Michele Marconi, who racially abused him last season.

Violence continues following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week.

At least 30 people have died following days of unrest sparked by the jailing of a former president.

He's got rock star fans and two sold-out shows to his name, but Kojo Marfo prefers life's simple joys.