Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.

The coroner opens an inquest after the family were found dead at home.

Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.

Dilly Carter is joined by comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri, who brings her trademark honesty, chaos and humour.

After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.

Members of the Gambian community in Leeds speak glowingly of the "kindness" of the family.

In Kenya, a young lawyer is bringing a legal case against the Kenyan government, regulator, and several multinational agrochemical companies. He’s working alongside activists and health practitioners, and they claim that hazardous pesticides and herbicides, designed to make farming for efficient, are damaging the health of farmers in Kenya. They are demanding changes to regulation, as well as increased education and compensation for people who they claim, have had their health severely affected by high exposure to these products. For Assignment, Josephine Casserly travels to Kenya to follow lawyers, health practitioners and scientists as they face the challenges of gathering evidence to support their case.

Presenter: Josephine Casserly Producers: Josephine Casserly and Eugene Kaiga Mix: Sue Maillot Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Penny Murphy

(Image: Nurse Priscah Munyua sees a patient in her clinic. Credit: Peter Njoroge/BBC)

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.

A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.

Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.

The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.

New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.

Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo has been handed a walkover in the men's 60kg because Anthony Joseph of Trinidad and Tobago, missed his call time.

Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.

As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.

The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.

He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.