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The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.

The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.

Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.

Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.

Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.

A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.