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They said David Rudisha outshone Usain Bolt at London 2012. He won his second 800m Olympic title in 2016. The years since have not been easy.

The rising number of children failing to attend classes is blamed on the poor state of the economy.

Muhammadu Sanusi II was removed to safeguard the culture of the Kano emirate, the government says.

After 45 years in service, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa is looking forward to her retirement.

Nigeria's Football Federation to review medical facilities at clubs after death of Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins on Sunday.

An explosion hit the vehicle in which Abdalla Hamdok was travelling in the capital, Khartoum.

An Egyptian bidding to become the oldest professional footballer ever has scored on his debut - despite being 75.

Before it recorded a single case of the virus, Kenya witnessed a number of anti-Chinese incidents.

Egyptian debutants Pyramids FC reach the semi-finals of the Confederation Cup along with Guinea's Horoya and Moroccans Hassania Agadir and Renaissance Berkane.

The prospect of one country providing both African Champions League finalists is firmly on after Wydad complete an all Morocco-Egypt semi-final line-up.

The US military was hunting for the jihadist, but it has not yet commented on reports of his death.

Saren Idaho and Prince Latoya were sent to Sierra Leone, where they say they have no roots.

Al Ahly and Raja Casablanca overcome Mamelodi Sundowns and TP Mazembe respectively on Saturday to reach the African Champions League semi-finals.

Holders Esperance of Tunisia are out of the African Champions League despite a 1-0 quarter-final second leg win over Zamalek of Egypt on Friday.

Bacar Sarr is on the run from rape accusations in Norway.

Kenya accused its neighbour of staging an "unwarranted attack" on its territory.

A bus crash in Guinea results in the deaths of nine players from second division side Etoile de Guinee.

Which claims about the coronavirus are gaining the most traction in Africa?

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

The UN Development Programme analysed biases against gender in 75 countries around the world.