Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon

The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.

Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief

Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

Nigerian breaks chess marathon record

The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.

Mboma ‘did not lose hope’ during 20-month lay-off

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

Mboma ‘did not lose hope’ during 20-month lay-off

Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.

Goggles, bubbles and puddles: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Goggles, bubbles and puddles: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014