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Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Rwanda’s only official parkour athlete, Niyonzima Alfred, on the dedication it takes to reach the top of the sport.

Businesses in the capital shut after the president's critics called on people to take to the streets.

France U18 player Medhi Narjissi has been "swept away by a wave" while swimming off Cape Town in South Africa, says the French Rugby Federation.

Chidimma Adetshina says she has taken the decision for her and family's safety and well-being.

Chidimma Adetshina says she has taken the decision for her and family's safety and well-being.

As breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris, Africa's first dancer to compete explains her love for the sport and challenges she has faced.

As breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris, Africa's first dancer to compete explains her love for the sport and challenges she has faced.

As breaking makes its Olympic debut in Paris, Africa's first dancer to compete explains her love for the sport and challenges she has faced.

Annette Echikunwoke was denied a chance to represent Nigeria at Tokyo 2020, but has now won an Olympic silver medal for the United States.

Annette Echikunwoke was denied a chance to represent Nigeria at Tokyo 2020, but has now won an Olympic silver medal for the United States.

Annette Echikunwoke was denied a chance to represent Nigeria at Tokyo 2020, but has now won an Olympic silver medal for the United States.

Annette Echikunwoke was denied a chance to represent Nigeria at Tokyo 2020, but has now won an Olympic silver medal for the United States.

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

Most of President William Ruto's plans for the economy since coming to power are in tatters.

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali becomes the first man to defend an Olympic steeplechase title since 1936 as Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma falls late on.

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali becomes the first man to defend an Olympic steeplechase title since 1936 as Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma falls late on.