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Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi has set his sights on breaking the 400m world record after being crowned world champion in Tokyo last month.

Protesters have rejected the appointment and have demanded the president steps down within 48 hours.

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

In an interview with BBC Sport, Ashleigh Plumptre says she regrets losing the trust of some LGBT fans in women's football by moving to Saudi Arabia.

Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.

Tazmin Brits' sublime century helps South Africa bounce back from their heavy defeat by England with a six-wicket win over New Zealand in the Women's World Cup.

Dominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.

His brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.

This is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.

A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video.

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

Photos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.

An explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 finals in Morocco.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.