The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

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.

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".

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

He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were "taken out of context".

Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.

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

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

Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.

Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.

The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.