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Khaby Lame Named Ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Senegalese social media star Khaby Lame has been appointed an official ambassador for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking a major boost to the event’s global visibility ahead of…

Africa News Now April 1, 2026

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South Africa Announces Ambitious Bid to Host First African Olympics

South Africa on Thursday formally announced its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to become the first African nation to host the world’s…

Africa News Now November 14, 2025

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Faith Kipyegon Makes History With Fourth World 1,500m Title

Faith Kipyegon cemented her legacy as one of the greatest middle distance runners in history by winning her fourth world title in the 1,500 meters on Tuesday night in Tokyo.…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu Wins Historic Marathon Gold

Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu made history in Tokyo with a breathtaking victory in the men’s marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, edging out Germany’s Amanal Petros by just 0.03…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Caster Semenya Wins Partial Victory at European Rights Court Over Testosterone Ban

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Caster Semenya scored a partial legal victory on Thursday at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), as the court ruled that her right to a…

Africa News Now July 10, 2025

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Faith Kipyegon to Chase Historic Sub-Four Minute Mile in Paris Exhibition Run

Kenyan athletics superstar Faith Kipyegon has announced her boldest challenge yet: an attempt to become the first woman in history to run a mile in under four minutes. The record-breaking…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025