Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey smashes women’s half marathon world record

Ethiopia's Letesenbet Gidey smashed the women's half marathon record by running 62 minutes and 52 seconds in Valencia.

Uganda: One killed in bomb attack at Kampala bar

Islamic State says it was behind the bombing - a week after the UK warned about a possible attack.

The Gravedigger’s Wife: Somali love story wins Africa’s top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one.

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations.

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home.

Trafficked to Europe for sex: A survivor’s story

Expecting to become a carer in Copenhagen, Jewel was forced into prostitution. But two chance meetings enabled her to escape.

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.

Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.

South Sudan: Three consecutive years of severe flooding

South Sudan has seen severe flooding for the third year in a row, destroying crops and homes.

DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers.