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Udoh Ebaide Joy made history by completing a three-month odyssey from Kenya to Nigeria.

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics after beating Hungarian Luca Anna Hamori in the 66kg category.

Around 63 others were injured in a suicide attack carried out by al-Shabab militants in Mogadishu.

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Angela Carini says she "wants to apologise" to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after there was no handshake at the end of their Olympic fight.

Africa is guaranteed at least one medal in the men's Olympic football after Egypt beat Paraguay and Morocco thrash the USA to reach the last four.

World record holder Joshua Cheptegei Cheptege sprinted clear on the final lap to set an Olympic record of 26:43.14.

Cyclist Eyeru Gebru fled Ethiopia after the outbreak of the Tigray war and is set to represent the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024.

For the first time in Olympic history, Paris 2024 offers a creche service inside the athletes' village for breastfeeding mothers and child carers.

Former Hull City and Derby County defender Curtis Davies announces his retirement at the age of 39.

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.

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.

Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.

Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.

Invasive birds are a major nuisance on the coast and there are fears they could travel inland.