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15 August 2016
Usain Bolt’s Mom Won’t Let Him Live Just Like Your Typical African Parent
We don't know whether to laugh, cry or do both at Usain Bolt's mother's request.
Sports
15 August 2016
Even with South Africa and Zimbabwe’s Olympic Appearances, African Women’s Football Still Has Ways to Go
With FIFA’s first African female Secretary General, and South Africa and Zimbabwe’s presence at the Olympics, African women’s football is on the rise.
Sports
15 August 2016
5 Sports Films About African Athletes You Need to Watch
As the Olympics in Rio come to a close this weekend, check out these five films about African athletes you need to watch.
Sports
14 August 2016
A South African Just Demolished Michael Johnson's Record in the Men's 400 Meters
Wayde van Niekerk exploded out of the blocks, winning a gold medal for South Africa and smashing the world record in the men's 400 meter race.
Sports
09 August 2016
African Olympic Football Updates: A Continent's Hope Rests on Nigeria
As the Rio 2016 Olympics games steam ahead, we'll keep tracking the African teams in the Men's and Women's Football competitions.
Sports
08 August 2016
With Second Boxer Arrested for Sexual Assault in Rio, Rape Culture Comes to the Fore
Namibian Olympic athlete Jonas Junias’ detention by Brazilian police is only the most prominent example of rape culture at the 2016 games.
Sports
05 August 2016
Kenya's Olympic Javelin Star Says He's the Victim of Sabotage
Julius Yego says his coach and others won't arrive in Rio until the 16th—too late to train.
Sports
05 August 2016
Meet the 23-Year-Old Nigerian-American Rower Making History at the Olympics
Chierika Ukogu put her medical school dreams on hold to become Nigeria's first Olympic rower.
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