David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

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They said David Rudisha outshone Usain Bolt at London 2012. He won his second 800m Olympic title in 2016. The years since have not been easy.

David Rudisha: Olympic 800m champion on personal struggles, and Tokyo comeback

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They said David Rudisha outshone Usain Bolt at London 2012. He won his second 800m Olympic title in 2016. The years since have not been easy.

Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

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The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Zimbabwe crisis: Parents of school dropouts face jail

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The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Nigeria’s emir of Kano dethroned for ‘disrespect’

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Muhammadu Sanusi II, an outspoken Muslim ruler, has been at loggerheads with a local politician.

Nigeria’s Zainab Bulkachuwa retires after 45 years in the judiciary

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After 45 years in service, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa is looking forward to her retirement.

Chineme Martins: Nigerian player dies after collapsing on pitch

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Nigeria's Football Federation to review medical facilities at clubs after death of Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins on Sunday.

Ezzeldin Bahader: Grandfather scores on professional debut – aged 75

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An Egyptian bidding to become the oldest professional footballer ever has scored on his debut - despite being 75.

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok survives assassination attempt

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An explosion hit Abdalla Hamdok's motorcade as he was on his way to work in the capital, Khartoum.

The million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood trees

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For a year BBC Africa Eye has been investigating the million-dollar trade in trafficked rosewood.