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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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South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach Makes NBA History with Top-10 Draft Pick

South Sudanese basketball prodigy Khaman Maluach made history on Wednesday night, becoming the first South Sudan-born player ever selected in the top 10 of the NBA Draft. Picked 10th overall…

Africa News Now June 26, 2025

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Rayan Aït-Nouri Joins Manchester City in $42M Move from Wolves

Algerian international Rayan Aït-Nouri has officially signed with Manchester City in a high-profile transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers, in a deal reportedly worth $42 million. The 24-year-old left-back has agreed to…

Africa News Now June 10, 2025

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CAF and EU Sign Landmark Football Partnership to Boost Youth Development and Strengthen Africa-Europe Ties

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the European Commission have announced a new strategic partnership to support upcoming African football tournaments and youth development initiatives, marking a significant deepening…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Chad Names New National Stadium After Late President Idriss Déby

Chad has announced that its new 30,000-seat stadium in N'Djamena will be named after the late President Idriss Déby Itno, honoring his role in initiating the project. The decision, made…

Africa News Now May 13, 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

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Football Behind Bars: How a CAF Coaching Course Is Helping Female Inmates Rebuild Their Lives

After nearly four years behind bars, Marie, an inmate at Freetown’s Female Correctional Centre, has found a lifeline in an unlikely place: football. Thanks to the Football for Reform initiative,…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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CAF Fines Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance Over Fan Violence Ahead of Club World Cup

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance de Tunis following violent fan clashes during their CAF Champions League quarter-final on April 1.…

Africa News Now April 18, 2025

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Nigerian Court Rules NFF and Nasarawa United Negligent in Death of Chineme Martins

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ruled that Nasarawa United FC, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and league officials were negligent in the March 2020 death of footballer Chineme…

Africa News Now April 17, 2025

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Zambia Withdraws Four U.S.-Based Players from China Tournament Amid U.S. Travel Restrictions

Zambia’s women’s national football team has withdrawn four of its United States-based players from the upcoming Yongchuan International Tournament in China due to new travel measures introduced by U.S. President…

Africa News Now April 3, 2025

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Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Professional Boxing League Fight

A tragic incident unfolded at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League, as Nigerian light heavyweight boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu…

Africa News Now March 31, 2025