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The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

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.