By Rédaction Africanews with AP World-record hurdler Tobi Amusan says she has been charged with an anti-doping rules violation for missing three drug tests in the span of 12 months. The Nigerian posted the news on her Instagram account Tuesday and said she would fight the charges. “I am a CLEAN athlete, and I am…
Kenyan authorities seize illegal shipment of doping materials
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Kenyan authorities seized a smuggled shipment of medication which can be used by athletes as performance-enhancing drugs, the country’s national anti-doping body said on Monday. A woman was arrested on suspicion of smuggling and will appear in court this week, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya said. She was arrested at…
Central African Republic: Touadera launches referendum campaign for new constitution
By Rédaction Africanews Touadéra, delivered the new constitution draft to the campaign organizers at the end of June. “Today I want to appeal to the sons and daughters of the country. The referendum vote gives you the opportunity to decide on a better future for the country. So don’t let this opportunity to create a…
Kenya’s Ruto calls for stronger, financially autonomous A.U. at Mid-Year Meeting
By Rédaction Africanews African leaders gathered Sunday (July. 16) in Gigiri, Nairobi County for the African Union’s fifth Mid-Year coordination meeting. The summit aimed among other things to address critical issues of African integration and division of labour. The meeting was led by Kenya’s President. William Ruto called for a reform of the AU focusing…