Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win
Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.
Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.
First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition
Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.
Hassan beats Ethiopia’s Assefa to win women’s marathon
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.
Third Olympic title an ‘amazing honour’ for Kipyegon
Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.
Third Olympic title an ‘amazing honour’ for Kipyegon
Faith Kipyegon wins a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Olympics while fellow Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi takes gold in the men's 800m.
Elgendy wins modern pentathlon with world record total
Ahmed Elgendy finishes with a world record 1,555 points to become the first Egyptian to win the men's modern pentathlon.
Hayatou – the man who transformed African football
Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.
Hayatou – the man who transformed African football
Issa Hayatou, who has died aged 77, defended African football interests over almost three decades in high office, but was also caught up in scandal.
Ethiopia’s Tola dominates in Olympic men’s marathon
Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola dominates the men's marathon in Paris to win in an Olympic record time as Team GB's Emile Cairess finishes fourth.