Sports
23 June 2025
Kirsty Coventry Takes Office as First Woman and African to Head International Olympic Committee
The former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe previously served as head of the IOC Athletes’ Commission.
The former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe previously served as head of the IOC Athletes’ Commission.
The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.
Against a backdrop of limited resources and official recognition, Kenya's skateboarding community finds creative ways to build an inclusive scene with Olympic aspirations.
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
Acy Kare opens up about finding community, freedom, and wins as a woman in breakdancing.
The announcement of a $100,000 prize to each player has been deemed exorbitant by many, as the country deals with a severe cost-of-living crisis.
Morocco hosts Africa's premier women's football tournament with an exciting lineup featuring Barbra Banda's return, South Africa's title defense, and Nigeria's quest for redemption.
The Kenyan Olympian fell short of her goal, but says she's hopeful the barrier will be broken soon.
Even skeptics are beginning to compare the 17-year-old sensation, Gout Gout, to Usain Bolt.
At the just concluded Olympics, athletes from Nigeria and some African countries faced big and small challenges caused by institutional failures that have been going on for years.
The Olympic men’s football third place game between regional rivals Egypt and Morocco delivered a high intensity game as promised.
The best new African music tracks that came out this week featuring Victony, Lojay, Kabza De Small, Mlindo The Vocalist, and more.
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