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‘I did not expect it’: Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations /in /by

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.

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home /in /by

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest /in /by

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

African athletes need support and protection – Kebinatshipi /in /by

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

Robert Mugabe’s son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence /in /by

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Robert Mugabe’s son deported from South Africa over firearms offence /in /by

The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows /in /by

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

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows /in /by

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

France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks /in /by

The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

What next for Mali’s military leaders after shock of rebel offensive? /in /by

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