Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record

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Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.

Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says

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It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

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"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

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"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa

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"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.

Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says

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Doctors without Borders (MSF) said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.

New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life

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Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'état".

Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges

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Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".

‘I was born Ivorian’ – bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

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Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.

‘I was born Ivorian’ – bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC

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Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.