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The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.

A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.

Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.

What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.