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Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

Kenya's athletics-loving population and improved infrastructure helped Nairobi secure the rights to host the 2029 World Championships, but challenges remain to ensure a successful event.

Former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is on the verge of joining Ajax on an initial deal that runs until the end of the season.

Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome in bidding for the 2029 event.

London has lost to Nairobi in Kenya in its bid to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, while the 2031 event will be held in Munich.

A take on the hit US TV series has become an unlikely tool for Egyptians to complain about life amid strict surveillance.

Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.

Angola hopes hosting the E1 Series will boost tourism after NBA star LeBron James attends the inaugural powerboat race in the capital Luanda.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.

A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women's bodies have been found nearby.

Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.

What did we learn from South Africa's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series victory over New Zealand?

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei wins the women's race at the Great North Run as Eilish McColgan drops out early with injury, while American Zouhair Talbi wins the men's event.

A TV news presenter has been named as the traditional kingdom of Tooro's new monarch but the late king's family claim he chose an heir.

Monaco and Senegal midfielder Lamine Camara says he is moving on from his failed £47.1m move to Chelsea.

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.

The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.