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Rybakina battles back against Jabeur to win Wimbledon title
Russian-born Elena Rybakina powered back from a set down against Ons Jabeur to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday, denying the Tunisian world number two the chance to make African tennis history. Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon this year following the invasion of Ukraine.
Jabeur on verge of African history at Wimbledon
Ons Jabeur can become Africa's first Grand Slam women's singles champion on Saturday, admitting the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she pledged: "I'm coming back for the title."
Tunisian president amends proposed constitution
Tunisian President Kais Saied published an amended version of a draft constitution late Friday in an attempt to ward off criticism after the original was slammed for the nearly unlimited power it gave his office. The amended draft, published around midnight Friday, makes changes to two articles, though it still retains a broad range of powers for the head of state.
Burkina Faso's Damiba calls for 'unity' against jihadists
The head of Burkina Faso's ruling junta Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, speaking alongside ex-president Blaise Compaore, on Friday called for "social cohesion" to face jihadist violence plaguing the nation.
Guinea political leaders found not guilty
A Guinean judge on Friday found three political leaders not guilty of contempt of court over comments they had posted on social media criticising the prosecutor's office and the military-appointed parliament. On Friday, the prosecution told the defendants they were "sullying the country's image on social media" but requested a dismissal of the case and the release of the defendents.
Watchdog reports 'extreme brutality' in Ethiopia conflicts
Ethiopians have been subjected to "extreme brutality and cruelty" by government forces and rebel groups active in violent conflicts across the country, a state-affiliated independent human rights watchdog said Friday.
Thousands await trial in South Africa a year after deadly riots
A year after the worst unrest to hit South Africa in decades, only 50 people have been convicted over the violence, with the suspected masterminds and thousands of others still awaiting trial, the defence minister said Friday. Two cases have been withdrawn while the majority of suspects are on bail awaiting trial.
Springboks defend 19 changes as Wales legend Edwards cries foul
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has defended making 19 changes to his squad for a potential series-clinching Test against Wales on Saturday after legend Gareth Edwards called the decision "disrespectful". The Test is the 12th between the teams in South Africa with Wales losing the previous 11 since 1964, including two in Bloemfontein. dl/pb
More Guinea protests after demos injure 17 police
Demonstrations resumed Thursday in Conakry in protest at the arrest of three leaders of an influential political and civil society coalition who have now been charged after previous clashes that injured 17 police.
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