Kelvin Kiptum’s final BBC interview

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Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum spoke to the BBC in 2023 about beating Eloiud Kipchoge's marathon world record.

How Nigerians console themselves after Afcon heartbreak

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Nigeria lost the Africa Cup of Nations final to Ivory Coast on Sunday.

Kiptum – the marathon runner destined for greatness

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Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum was on the cusp of greatness when his life was cut short in an accident.

‘We feel betrayed’ – why anger has engulfed Senegal

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Imams and protesters unite in anger at a poll delay rocking Senegal's democratic credentials.

Africa Live: Ghana opposition rejects bid to change election date

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The opposition says the proposal to push polls backwards to November from December this year not feasible - and more stories

Marathon record holder Kiptum dies in car accident

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The 24-year-old Kenyan athlete had the potential to be one of the greatest runners over 42km.

Haller gives Ivory Coast victory in Afcon final

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Sebastien Haller is the hero again as Ivory Coast come from behind to beat Nigeria and win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Nigerian bank chief killed in US helicopter crash

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The head of Nigeria's largest bank has been killed when a helicopter he was flying in crashed in California desert.

Panic in DR Congo city as rebels advance

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The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

The child soldier who moulded a new future

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One of Uganda's best sculptors, Peter Oloya, has used art to overcome his childhood abduction.