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Dr. Tshepang Tshube says it is vital for elite athletes like Simone Biles to protect their mental health.

Namibian sprinter Christine Mboma breaks the under-20 200m world record twice as Nigeria secure wrestling medal on day ten of the Tokyo Olympics.

'Kenya 1' aka Nyambura Kariuki, shares her thoughts on being Kenya's first ever female paraglider.

Gen Tsadkan, who leads the rebel forces, tells the BBC they aim to reclaim lost territory.

Nigerian students often dissect "unclaimed" bodies from mortuaries but some are victims of police violence.

The thwarted attempt to kill President Andry Rajoelina is the latest turmoil to strike the island nation.

Molawa Adesuyi is calling for more young people from ethnic minority backgrounds to take up his sport.

The deputy commissioner is indicted in the US for allegedly taking a bribe from an influencer.

Boxer Samuel Takyi secures a medal for Ghana as Akani Simbine and Enoch Adegoke reach the men's 100m Olympic final.

Namibia's Beatrice Masilingi is excited to compete at the Olympics despite being forced out of the 400m due to high levels of testosterone.

Some farmers are growing sunflowers to boost their incomes after a ban on exports of the khat plant.

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

Three Nigerian women confront the prejudice they have faced on their fertility journeys.

The British and Irish Lions' series with South Africa will go to a decider after the Springboks win a fiery second Test 27-9 at Cape Town Stadium.

Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou finishes fourth in the women's 100m final at the Tokyo Olympics as Ivory Coast and Egypt are knocked out of the men's football.

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare is out of the Tokyo Olympics after being suspended for failing a drugs test.

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta says vaccine nationalism is why he wants his country to move towards vaccine production.

Triple jumper Nadia Eke talks dance, jollof and wellbeing as she prepares to compete at Tokyo 2020.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says he "didn't feel respected at all" by the referee in the opening loss to the British and Irish Lions, backing claims made by Rassie Erasmus.