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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2024 · 28 MIN

Why is Algeria's Imane Khelif at the centre of controversy at the Paris Olympics?

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

Algeria's Imane Khelif found herself at the centre of controversy at the Olympic games in Paris after her opponent, Italy's Angela Carini surrendered just 46 seconds into the boxing match. The result generated immediate discussion because Khelif had in the past failed testosterone and gender eligibility tests at the World Championships. Carina later said, "I have never been hit so hard in my life". Who is Imane Khelif and why is her gender being questioned? Also, Botswana's President calls on businesses to adopt a police station? What does this mean and what's the reaction in Botswana? And why forest fires are on the rise in Morocco.Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Susan Gachuhi and Charles Gitonga in Nairobi. Rob Wilson, Bella Hassan and Patricia Whitehorne in London. Technical Producer: Philip Bull Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

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