Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

Zambia's Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities "may not be all".

Equatorial Guinea fail in an appeal against a decision by world governing body Fifa to impose two 3-0 forfeits for fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying.

The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.

This summer has been an unforgettable time for Brighton's new goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who discusses how her recognition will have an impact on African football.

Fourteen deportees including nationals of Nigeria and The Gambia have already arrived, President Mahama says.

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

South Africa win a chaotic, rain-affected opening T20 in Cardiff by 14 runs as England fail to chase 69 in five overs.

Worshippers have been gunned down in mosques and homes have been torched in escalating violence, Human Rights Watch says.

A raid on a Johannesburg factory found 91 Malawians, including 37 children, living in appalling conditions.

Kyalo Mbobu was driving home when a gunman on a motorbike shot him dead on a busy street in the capital.

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.

This is the court's first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the accused present.

Leaders of the flotilla say the fire was caused by a drone but Tunisian authorities say the claims are not true.

In a fractious nation, the dam's construction has brought people together despite controversy abroad.

An in-depth look at Manchester United's goalkeeping situation as Andre Onana prepares to leave on loan.

Jacob Bethell scores his first professional century before Jofra Archer runs through South Africa as England earn a thumping consolation victory in Southampton.