Finalist Chidimma Adetshina's participation reveals a seam of xenophobia among some in South Africa.

Hungarian boxer Anna Luca Hamori says she doesn't "think it's fair" that her next opponent, Imane Khelif, is in the women's category.

Africa is guaranteed at least one medal in the men's Olympic football after Egypt beat Paraguay and Morocco thrash the USA to reach the last four.

Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson makes a winning start to her Olympic 800m title bid as Joshua Cheptegei claims the first track gold at Paris 2024 in the 10,000m.

Idris Elba has been allocated land in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar to set up a film studio.

They failed to comply with health and safety regulations, including not being properly soundproofed.

Cyclist Eyeru Gebru fled Ethiopia after the outbreak of the Tigray war and is set to represent the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024.

The IOC's decision to allow the entry of two athletes, that are said to have failed gender eligibility tests, has proved controversial.

Angela Carini says she "wants to apologise" to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after there was no handshake at the end of their Olympic fight.

Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue.

For the first time in Olympic history, Paris 2024 offers a creche service inside the athletes' village for breastfeeding mothers and child carers.

Former Hull City and Derby County defender Curtis Davies announces his retirement at the age of 39.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated - and "won't disturb the peace".

Tatjana Smith claims her second medal of Paris 2024 after finishing second in the final of the women's 200m breaststroke.

The conflict and restrictions on aid deliveries are to blame as the siege of el-Fasher city continues.

Imane Khelif reaches the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics as Angela Carini abandons their bout after 46 seconds.

Crystal Palace sign winger Ismaila Sarr from Marseille for a fee in the region of £12.5m.

Left-back Yasser Larouci joins Championship side Watford on loan from Troyes.

Police fire live bullets and tear gas at huge crowds in Kano rallying against the rising cost of living.