London Marathon 2018: Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot wins but Paula Radcliffe keeps world record

Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot wins the 2018 London Marathon but Paula Radcliffe's' mixed-gender' race world record remains intact.

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani on the teenager fighting school bus sex pests

How one girl started an app to stop harassment of students on the commute to school in Tanzania.

Letter from Africa: The teenager fighting school bus sex pests

How one girl started an app to stop harassment of students on the commute to school in Tanzania.

Fifa experts give Morocco 2026 World Cup bid mixed review

After their first visit to Morocco to assess the country's suitability to host the 2026 World Cup, Fifa experts give the bid a mixed review so far.

Former African champions drawn in same Confed Cup group

Three former African champions will play in the same group in this year's Confederation Cup, following Saturday's draw in Cairo.

How one woman was shunned for having cancer but found a ‘new family’

This Kenyan woman was rejected by friends and family after being diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Zimbabwe parliament summons Robert Mugabe over diamond theft claim

A parliamentary committee aims to establish the extent of diamond plundering in Zimbabwe.

Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head

Commonwealth leaders agree that the Prince of Wales will be the next head of the organisation.

Algerian woman denied French citizenship over handshake

An Algerian woman is denied citizenship for refusing to shake the hand of an official.

Liberia warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ jailed for 30 years in the US

One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters.