Falling launch costs have given African nations a chance to send their own satellites into orbit.

   The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Chad and hears the experiences of women who have escaped violence in Sudan.

   BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every minutes.

   Nigeria’s players say they will boycott their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya on Tuesday after being left stranded at an airport.

   How the Kenyan took a step beyond what was thought by knocking almost two minutes off the previous best in Chicago.

   At least people have been killed after Sudanese Armed Forces targeted a nearby paramilitary base.

   Tito Mboweni was the first black governor of the central bank and a widely respected finance minister.

   A petition with over , signatures has been started to stop the singer’s concert in South Africa.

   The Hollywood star, who grew up in Kenya, said the response to this year’s protests was upsetting .

   A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

   Cameroon’s Paul Biya, , has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

   Domestic workers in Lebanon say they are being abandoned as their employers flee Israeli air strikes.

   Why ex President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader.

   Countries in sub Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

   A watershed poll will see a shift at the top with a new era of post colonial leaders vying for power.

   President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.

   A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro powered Kariba Dam.

   Kenya’s deputy president, who faces impeachment, branded himself as the truthful man .

   Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks the record for the fastest women’s marathon to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

   Taine Basham scores twice but Dragons’ losing run against South African teams continues as Lions win at Rodney Parade.

   South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says male players have both a moral duty and a personal interest in growing the women’s game.

   South Africa clinch a seven wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women’s T World Cup semi finals.

   Meet Alhassan and Alusine Koroma, identical twins who play football for Sierra Leone and have spent most of their club careers together.

   Ghana will face Nigeria for a spot at the African Nations Championship after the qualifying draw for the finals was conducted.

   Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery on a hand injury he sustained while doing the washing up.

   Kenya’s Kipyegon Bett, a former junior world champion over m, has died aged following a short illness, with his sister blaming alcohol abuse and depression.

   DR Congo born Dikembe Mutombo has been hailed for his humanitarian work across Africa following his death aged from brain cancer.

   One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

   Meet Victor and Confidence Kipo, the young Nigerian siblings doing the trick when it comes to freestyle football.

   The satellite internet company is expanding across Africa, but not without some controversy.

   The two signed a new naval deal this year after more than a decade of strategic partnership.

   Thousands of people attended the emotional event in Bukwo, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Cheptegei.