Botswana's Letsile Tebogo claims a surprise 200m gold as American Noah Lyles is denied an Olympic sprint double at Paris 2024.

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.

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.

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.

The USA continue their charge for an eighth successive women's basketball Olympic gold medal by beating Nigeria 88-74 to reach the semi-finals.

Ethiopia is still counting the cost of a two-year war in the country, with around 100 athletes among the casualties of the conflict.

Police urge the public to stop circulating the video and remain calm as they investigate.

Niger follows Mali's lead, signalling a burgeoning rift with Kyiv.

Eliud Kipchoge will have to deal with the weather and a hilly course if he is to win a historic third successive Olympic marathon.

Attackers came shouting the man's name before setting his cafe on fire in Belfast.

B-Girl El Mamouny is one of two representatives for her country and part of the very first cohort to enter breakdancing at the Olympics.

Nigeria's women have shown resilience off the basketball court and defensive steel on it to break new ground for Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The multi-award-winning actress starred in several South African TV shows and became a household name.

Four nations have just one athlete at the Games - it's a hard, lonely experience, they say, but also a source of pride.

After experiencing regular power cuts for 17 years there are signs things are now working properly.