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Marathon world records are tumbling in the men's and women's races, though the main topic of conversation is not the athletes, but the role played by 'super-shoes'.

The musician's song Water has inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok.

NBA star Joel Embiid's decision to represent the USA over Cameroon is "very disappointing" for Africa and has "annoyed" Cameroon.

Neth Nahara accused President João Lourenço of "anarchy and disorganisation".

President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.

The authorities made serious errors both before and after last month's tragedy in Derna, the BBC is told.

Rescue efforts are hampered by flooding, forcing locals to pull out bodies with their bare hands.

The country will treat humanely any asylum seekers sent under the legally-stalled deal, the UK says.

Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scores again for Napoli in Serie A as the Super Eagle continues to fly high despite rumbling Tiktok storm.

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shatters the men's marathon world record in Chicago as he beats compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Helen and Baba-Jallah Epega are the creators of the world's first 'Pidgin opera', "Song Queen". They share their thoughts on Nigerian culture and why representation is important.

Al-Qaeda-linked militants have blockaded cities as government forces fight Tuareg separatist groups for control of Northern Mali.

Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.

Aiden Markram hits the fastest hundred at a World Cup as South Africa make 428-5 - the highest score in the tournament's history - against Sri Lanka in Delhi.

The former football star is running for a second term but faces demands for a war crimes court.

For the first time, Nigerian police explain how Mohbad died, in a case which has gripped the nation.

Kenya will lead a multinational peacekeeping mission to help quell gang violence in Haiti.

Bose Ogulu, who manages Burna Boy, speaks to the BBC about what is next for the Afrobeats sensation.

South Africa seeks to avoid the embarrassment of its flag being banned from the rugby and cricket World Cups after the country's failure to update its anti-doping laws.

Scientists played recordings of both people talking and lions growling through speakers at water holes.