Africa Sport

Arno Yafunga Botay, visible from chest up wearing a light grey hoodie underneath a blue judo jacket, stands side on to the camera in front of a white wall and looks over his right shoulder into the lens with a determined expression

Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026

Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

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Ballon d’Or hosts Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, both dressed in black, stand in front of a screen showing a smiling picture of Christophe Gleizes. The number of days he has spent in prison is displayed on the screen in white and red.

Ballon d'Or ceremony raises case of French sports journalist jailed in Algeria

He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.

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All you need to know about the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Senegal hosts Africa's first Olympic event as the Dakar 2026 Youth Games bring together 2,700 athletes from around the world.

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15 Oct 2026

Sebastian Coe, visible from shoulders up wearing a white open-necked shirt and a navy blue suit jacket, holds a microphone up to his mouth as he speaks at a news conference. A wall and a window can be seen out of focus behind him

Coe aims for African 'legacy' with 2029 World Championships

Hosting the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029 will leave a "legacy of experience and expertise", according to the sport's top official Sebastian Coe.

15 Oct 2026

14 Oct 2026

A sign with the wording Formula 1 African Grand Prix presented by Visit Rwanda in white on a black background

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

14 Oct 2026

A composite image showing Sinesipho Dambile (left) and Usain Bolt (right), both from chest up, designed to make it look as if the two sprinters are looking across at each other. Dambile wears a green South Africa running vest with the country's name in small white text across the chest and is curling the tip of his tongue out of his mouth and up onto his upper lip as he glances to his left. Bolt wears a yellow Jamaica running vest with the country's name in big black text as he raises both hands to chest height with them a short distance apart mid-clap as he looks to his right

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

14 Oct 2026

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Design of Rwanda's new Formula 1 circuit

Formula 1 returns to Africa, but where?

Rwanda is set to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix from the 'early 2030s'. A new, purpose-built track is being constructed south of the capital, Kigali.

13 Oct 2026

9 Oct 2026

Afcon move to every four years under review by Caf

The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.

9 Oct 2026

8 Oct 2026

A triptych showing, from left to right, Pape Gueye celebrating his goal for Senegal during the 2025 Afcon final, a black gavel resting its block, and Morocco forward Brahim diaz looking disconsolate. Gueye, visible from waist up wearing a green jersey, is running with his mouth wide open as he screams in joy while his right hand is spread in front of his chest as if he it about to beat it. The head of the gavel, which stands out boldly against a white background, features a copper band around its middle. Diaz, also visible from waist up, is wearing a white Morocco away jersey with red and green trim

Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.

8 Oct 2026