The story of barefoot African runner Abebe Bikila, who made history at the Games and inspired a generation.

Government promises to curb rogue building practices are too little, too late for grieving parents.

The strike could disrupt a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre.

Still reeling from the discovery of bodies in a quarry, Kenyans are trying to find out more.

Police said the 33-year-old confessed to having killed 42 women since 2022 after his arrest on Monday.

The first doses of the vaccine were rolled out in the Ivory Coast on Monday.

Anti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.

When Bobby Locke coined his immortal phrase, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’, it was just another flag the great South African planted in the story of golf.

Rwanda's incumbent president has 99% of the vote, with 79% of ballots counted from Monday's election.

Adam Whittington misled donors to projects in Uganda, Kenya and The Gambia - BBC investigation finds.

Unable to earn enough at home, Syrian opposition fighters are travelling via Turkey to Niger to work as mercenaries.

Somali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.

Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest.

Aliko Dangote says he only owns two houses, so he can use his wealth to build his businesses in Nigeria.

Human rights groups had urged MPs to block the bill, introduced after pressure from Muslim clerics.

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

"I saw injured people screaming for help - it was terrifying," one survivor tells the BBC in Mogadishu.

The leader of the East African country has won over 90% of the vote in all the elections he has run in.

The government is boosting investment to try and ensure everyone can benefit from good schooling.

President Paul Kagame's electoral success comes with questions about his democratic credentials.