Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home

Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, has returned home to Kenya.

The record-breaking runner was celebrated with dancing and music at Nairobi airport.

BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett-Usher reports from the scene.

Watch: Passengers told virus-hit ship ‘not infectious’ after first death

YouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.

Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?

The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

What is hantavirus? Cruise ship outbreak explained

Three people have died from a suspected outbreak of the illness that is usually carried by rodents.

DR Congo qualify for World Cup: ‘Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team’s 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano

Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season

Ramadan and Lent haven’t overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Inside Ethiopia’s ‘smart’ police station

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, ‘smart’ police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win

Senegalese fans celebrate their team’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Museveni in commanding lead ahead of election announcement

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

South African national park closed due to floods

Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.

Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

People in Benin felt ‘total fear’ at attempted coup

Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.

South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Tracking an executioner in Sudan across social media

Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people after capturing the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, new videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

Who was the man who shaped Kenyan politics?

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Madagascar protest organiser: ‘We’re taking our humanity back’

A Gen Z leader in Madagascar says he has put his UK university scholarship on hold to help organise the protests.

Breakdancing to escape the trauma of DR Congo’s warzone

Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope.

Botswana ‘on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds’, president tells BBC

Botswana’s diamond-reliant economy is under strain – the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

Why Kordofan is key in Sudan’s civil war

The battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan’s civil war.

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