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Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei.

Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei.

Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, was doused in petrol after returning home from church.

Michigan teenager Jordan DeMay killed himself less than six hours after being tricked into sharing explicit images online.

Michigan teenager Jordan DeMay killed himself less than six hours after being tricked into sharing explicit images online.

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says his return to the country that hosted his first taste of international management means he has "closed the circle".

Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says his return to the country that hosted his first taste of international management means he has "closed the circle".

Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is the only African on the 30-man shortlist for football's most prestigious individual award.

The 33-year-old Ugandan had been doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend.

Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.

A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

Daniel Mthimkhulu claimed to have engineering degrees - but had only finished high school.

Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

Many people are left stranded as drivers queue for fuel and commuters wait at bus stations.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.