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Watch as Uganda's Victor Kiplangat wins the men's marathon on day two of the Commonwealth Games - despite going the wrong way on the course.

Nigeria has requested the return of 97 cultural objects taken by British colonial forces in 1897.

Several African athletes who were not able to compete at the World Championships have the chance of redemption at the Commonwealth Games.

“We won’t move!” – The first ‘forced removals’ of apartheid-era South Africa

The military seized power in Mali and Burkina Faso vowing to reduce attacks by jihadi groups.

South African triathlete Jamie Riddle says it is "an honour" and "a dream come true" to represent his country at the Commonwealth Games.

Opposition figure Julius Malema told the BBC white people and elite black people could be targets.

The manager of the Kidderminster textile factory says he thought Tuesday's call was a "wind-up".

The BBC visits the heartland of Deputy President William Ruto as he vies for the presidency.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Students have been targeted for mass kidnapping in other parts of the country in recent years.

The red carpet was laid out for Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his four-nation tour.

Joseph Okal will carry Kenya's hopes and look to continue the legacy of Kipchoge Keino when he competes in the men's triathlon at the Commonwealth Games.

The BBC visits the home of presidential hopeful Raila Odinga, where a dramatic deal is paying off.

In the past year the country has recorded 179 elephant deaths due to the ongoing drought.

Jonny Bairstow's devastating 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in Bristol.

The 170 carat "Lulo Rose" is the fifth largest diamond ever discovered in Angola's Lulo mine.

The Nigerian army says it has found two hostages, who appear to have given birth during captivity.

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says they plan to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations - but organisers insists Guinea will host.

William Ruto appeared alone in the TV studio to answer questions on a range of topics.