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Faked medical records, pharmacists, fixers, fame and fortune. Dopers infiltrated Kenyan distance running but the fightback has begun.

It comes a day after Patrick Zaki was convicted of spreading false news and jailed for three years.

Dozens of people are injured after a reported gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg.

The announcement ends months of speculation over the Russian president's planned visit.

Morocco’s women will make their first appearance at a World Cup after a period of investment supported by King Mohammed VI that aims to change attitudes in the country.

Tear gas is fired as cost-of-living demonstrators barricade roads and hurl stones.

Who is Manchester United's new goalkeeper and why does Erik ten Hag feel he is the right man for his evolving side?

President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.

South Africa's president is at odds with opposition politicians weeks before Russian leader's visit.

Patrick Zaki is sentenced to three years over an article he wrote about being a Coptic Christian.

South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane calls on the International Tennis Federation to address the issue of representation.

Kenya is in a drought-hit region and Ukrainian grain has contributed to vital food aid supplies.

BBC Sport Africa looks at the Africans to watch from the each of the continent's four teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Meet the supporter reporters who will be giving BBC Sport a flavour of the Women's World Cup throughout the tournament.

Homophobia is rising in parts of Africa, with lawmakers pushing for tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records.

Several thousand people take part in the annual Mamaya dance festival in Guinea.

The memorandum of understanding includes $118m to stop smuggling and return irregular migrants.

Star Zambian striker Barbra Banda could light up the Women's World Cup despite missing the African qualifiers following a row over her eligibility.

Televangelist Gilbert Deya was accused of stealing five children two decades ago.