Khosi Dlomo, a South African teenager and the only black female registered in tent pegging in sub-Saharan Africa, competes in this military-origin equestrian sport by riding down a track to remove wooden pegs with a lance. She experiences an adrenaline rush and energy boost from the competition, where riders earn points based on their performance, with a maximum of 192 points available across 32 attempts. Dlomo, who discovered the sport at six, feels honored yet pressured to advocate for it as she competes at the World Championships.
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Kenyan activist faces terrorism charges over protests
Prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi faces court accusations of "facilitation of terrorist acts" linked to deadly anti-government protests in June that resulted in at least 19 deaths. His arrest, which has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups as a suppression of dissent, follows the seizure of various items from his home and office, with critics stating it reflects a broader crackdown on political opposition in Kenya. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Prominent...
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