World Athletics Championships: Kenyan grabs gold from Ethiopian by millimetres

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Kenya's Kipruto edged Ethiopia's Girma in a dramatic finale to a World Athletics Championships race.

The story of Sierra Leone’s Krio people – in pictures

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An exhibition in London is seeking to raise awareness of the history of Sierra Leone's Krio people.

Nigeria’s royal tortoise said to have lived to the age of 344 in Oyo state

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Reptile experts says it is "impossible" for a tortoise to reach such an age.

South Africa 49-3 Italy: Springboks cruise to Rugby World Cup Pool B win

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South Africa score seven tries as they cruise to a bonus-point win over 14-man Italy to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive.

Lion bones weighing 342kg seized in South Africa

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The bones, believed by some to have medicinal benefits, were destined for Malaysia.

Jamal Mohammed: ‘I am proud to represent refugees in Doha championships’

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Jamal Mohammed made it to the 2019 World Athletics Championships after fleeing Darfur as a child.

Kenya money: Did new banknotes help tackle corruption?

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Kenya's government believes withdrawing high-value banknotes has helped to expose hidden money - has it?

Kenya money: Did new banknotes help tackle corruption?

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Kenya's government believes withdrawing high-value banknotes has helped to expose hidden money - has it?

Africa’s top shots: 27 September – 3 October

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

Isaac Promise: Former Nigeria striker dies aged 31

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American club Austin Bold confirm that former Nigeria striker Isaac Promise has died at the age of 31.