Rugby rehabilitation programme for Kenyan prisoners

Inmates in Kenya say playing the sport teaches them discipline and gives them hope. Click here to read full story

Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria. Click here to read full story

Ahmad Benali: Libya captain wants stability on and off the pitch

Libya captain Ahmad Benali hopes to see a period of calm for the national team but says the safety of people in his homeland is more important than qualifying for major tournaments. Click here to read full story

Letter from Africa: How this teenager risked all for a life in limbo

Meeting the family of a young Gambian who ran away to seek his fortune in Europe. Click here to read full story

Letter from Africa: Why Kenyans never quit

Not quitting brings glory on the athletics track but misery when political officials pass the buck after disasters. Click here to read full story

Eliud Kipchoge: Sub-two hour marathon 'will make history'

Long-distance great Eliud Kipchoge says he’ll feel like the first man on the Moon if he does it. Click here to read full story

Kenya's 'talking boxes' help girls break their silence on abuse

Girls in Kenya’s biggest slum are breaking their silence about parental and sexual abuse. Click here to read full story

Nobel Peace Prize: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wins

The prime minister is honoured for making peace with Eritrea after decades of tension and conflict. Click here to read full story

Uganda football chief suspended for two months by Fifa

Fifa has suspended Uganda FA president Moses Magogo for two months, and fined him $10,000, for his role in the resale of 2014 World Cup tickets. Click here to read full story

The vegetarian Maasai: Life in a culture based around meat

Meat is an essential part of daily life for Kenya’s Maasai. But Anthony Mututua is a rare vegetarian. Click here to read full story