Kenya’s marathon-winning couple

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Kenya's husband-and-wife marathon runners Paul Lonyangata and Purity Rionoripo won the men's and women's races in Paris.

South African President Jacob Zuma: Protesters racists

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South African president says racist placards were held by those calling for him to resign.

Ghanaian named as British Vogue editor

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British Vogue confirms Edward Enninful will take over from Alexandra Shulman.

Happy feet

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The Happy Feet youth project in South Africa aims to "promote education" through gumboot dancing.

Egypt declares state of emergency after deadly church attacks

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President Sisi announces a three-month state of emergency after attacks by IS kill dozens of people.

Holders TP Mazembe earn Confed Cup win

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Holders TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Algerian side JS Kabylie 2-0 in the first leg of their Confederation Cup play-off.

Hijacked ship’s crew rescued from pirates near Somalia

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The ship was hijacked off Yemen by Somali pirates on Saturday but those on board are now safe.

Egypt’s Coptic churches hit by deadly blasts on Palm Sunday

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So-called Islamic State says it is behind the blasts on two churches that killed dozens of people.

Egypt church blast ‘kills at least 13’

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At least 13 people killed in Egypt as blast hits Coptic Christian church - state media

Turkish cabin crew help woman give birth at 42,000ft

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Mother and baby are now reported to be in good health after the baby girl's mid-air arrival.