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Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet produced a masterful display of tactical running to win gold in the Olympic women’s 5,000m on Monday, ending defending champion Sifan Hassan’s dream of a long-distance treble.Chebet — nicknamed “the smiling assassin” — bided her time before accelerating past compatriot Faith Kipyegon down the home straight to take gold in 14min 28.56sec …

Kenya’s ‘smiling assassin’ Chebet wins Olympic 5,000m goldMon, 05 Aug 2024 21:53:44 GMT Read More »

The South African government congratulated Monday actor John Kani, a legend of protest theatre and also known for roles in US blockbusters, for his award of the prestigious Order of the British Empire.King Charles III honoured the 80-year-old actor, director and playwright for his services to drama, it said. Kani received the award last week, …

Iconic S.African actor John Kani awarded an OBEMon, 05 Aug 2024 16:09:34 GMT Read More »

Chanting “down with Al-Shabaab, down with the enemy”, hundreds of Somalis joined a rally Monday against the jihadist group at the site of a deadly beachfront assault in the capital Mogadishu.A suicide bomber and gunmen attacked the busy Lido Beach on Friday evening, killing 37 people and wounding scores more, in one of the deadliest …

‘We won’t be intimidated’: Somalis protest after Al-Shabaab attackMon, 05 Aug 2024 14:55:14 GMT Read More »

Kenya’s renowned Treetops hotel, where Britain’s then Princess Elizabeth was staying when she became queen, has reopened its doors after closing down during the Covid pandemic.First opened in 1932 as an overnight stay for wealthy and intrepid visitors, Treetops Lodge overlooks a watering hole in the Aberdares National Park, about a three-hour drive from the …

Kenya’s Treetops hotel reopens after Covid shutdownMon, 05 Aug 2024 07:23:49 GMT Read More »

Kaylia Nemour claimed an historic gold for Algeria on Sunday after a stunning performance on uneven bars two years after being denied a place on the team of her native France on medical grounds.Driven by her desire for Olympic glory, the 17-year-old switched to represent her father’s country Algeria.”I had put the Olympic medal as …

After France split, Nemour wins gymnastics Olympic gold for AlgeriaSun, 04 Aug 2024 19:05:17 GMT Read More »

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday called for nationwide protests to cease and for “bloodshed” to end after security forces cracked down on rallies spurred by economic hardship.Thousands of people began taking to the streets last week to protest government policies and the high cost of living.In many places the protests have eased since …

Nigerian president calls for end to protests, ‘bloodshed’Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:21:16 GMT Read More »

Cindy Ngamba guaranteed the Refugee Olympic Team their first medal in history after comfortably winning her boxing quarter-final in Paris on Sunday. Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon but sought safe haven in Britain aged 11, beat France’s Davina Michel with a unanimous points decision to reach the last four of the women’s 75kg category and …

Boxer Ngamba wins Refugee Olympic Team’s first medal everSun, 04 Aug 2024 14:41:01 GMT Read More »

An Al-Shabaab suicide bomber and gunmen attacked a busy beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu killing 37 people and wounding scores more, officials said Saturday, one of the deadliest recent strikes in the East African country.The Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists have been waging an insurgency against the internationally backed federal government for more than 17 years.They have …

Death toll hits 37 after Al-Shabaab attacks Mogadishu beachSat, 03 Aug 2024 21:43:37 GMT Read More »

South African Rugby on Saturday denied reports it was going to buy Springboks captain Siya Kolisi out of his contract with French club Racing 92.On Friday, website RugbyPass claimed the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning skipper wanted to leave the Parisian outfit after just the first year of his three-year deal.Rugby Pass reported the national governing …

South African Rugby deny Kolisi Racing 92 contract buy-out reportsSat, 03 Aug 2024 18:43:18 GMT Read More »

Nigerian police arrested over 600 people over two days at protests over economic hardship, a police statement said Saturday. The rallies have eased since thousands took to the streets on Thursday protesting government policies and the high cost of living. In a statement Saturday, police said they had arrested 681 people over the first two days of …

Nigerian police say they arrested hundreds in recent protestsSat, 03 Aug 2024 17:38:49 GMT Read More »