2022 World Cup: Senegal and Morocco first teams through to Africa’s play-offs

Senegal and Morocco both earn the wins they needed to be the first teams through to Africa's play-offs for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

ICJ rejects Kenya case in Somalia maritime border row

Judges rule largely in Somalia's favour in a row over a potentially oil-rich area of the sea.

Fifa lifts international ban on Chad

Chad are readmitted to international football after Fifa ends a six-month ban handed out for governmental interference in the FA.

Africa’s iconic architecture in 12 buildings

Two architects are determined to showcase the architecture of Africa to the world - past and present.

Burkina Faso: ‘Forgiveness comes from God, but justice is needed’ says Mariam Sankara

Thomas Sankara's widow speaks as the trial of those accused of killing her husband commences.

Boston Marathon: Kipruto and Kipyogei land Kenyan double

Kenyans Benson Kipruto and Diana Kipyogei win the men's and women's races respectively at Monday's Boston Marathon.

2022 World Cup: Ivory Coast and Cameroon both win in the race for play-off place

Ivory Coast and Cameroon both win in their race for the Group D World Cup play-off place while Egypt pull clear of Libya.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Army launches offensive on all fronts – rebels

Artillery, tanks, jets and drones are being used to reinvade the Tigray region, rebel forces say.

Burkina Faso: Thomas Sankara’s brothers remember his modest and principled lifestyle

Thomas Sankara's brothers share some memories they have of the Burkinabé revolutionary.

Nigeria flogging video: Kwara state suspends school head

One man tells the BBC he asked the Quranic school to punish his daughter for drinking alcohol.