Commonwealth Games 2022: Victor Kiplangat wins marathon despite going wrong way

Watch as Uganda's Victor Kiplangat wins the men's marathon on day two of the Commonwealth Games - despite going the wrong way on the course.

Looted artefacts in Oxford museums could be returned to Nigeria

Nigeria has requested the return of 97 cultural objects taken by British colonial forces in 1897.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Athletes hit by visa issues at World Championships return to action

Several African athletes who were not able to compete at the World Championships have the chance of redemption at the Commonwealth Games.

The town destroyed to make way for a whites-only suburb

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

Mali and Burkina Faso: Did the coups halt jihadist attacks?

The military seized power in Mali and Burkina Faso vowing to reduce attacks by jihadi groups.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Jamie Riddle on true values of event in Birmingham

South African triathlete Jamie Riddle says it is "an honour" and "a dream come true" to represent his country at the Commonwealth Games.

Julius Malema: South Africa opposition leader warns of impending uprising

Opposition figure Julius Malema told the BBC white people and elite black people could be targets.

Commonwealth Games: Nigeria kit made last-minute after team left in lurch

The manager of the Kidderminster textile factory says he thought Tuesday's call was a "wind-up".

Kenya elections: Why farmers like William Ruto’s big ambitions

The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 July 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.