Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.
The 29-year-old chess master hopes raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours.
Sprinter Christine Mboma says an enforced hiatus impacted her mental health but she did not lose hope of a return.
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
A military helicopter reportedly carrying senior military officers has crashed and caught fire.
The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
Trhas Tesfay was a champion cyclist in Ethiopia but came to the UK last year to seek asylum.
Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without global warming.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.
West Indies legend Courtney Walsh will be a coaching consultant as Zimbabwe's women bid to reach a first T20 World Cup.
Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" banknotes.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are 100 days away, but Africa has never hosted the world's biggest sporting event.
Authorities say the reforms are necessary - but opponents say they will lengthen the president's rule.
Patients have been left without access to crucial services at state hospitals for a month.
The driver is due to appear in court on a charge of reckless driving, police say.
Former Zambia captain Rainford Kalaba suffers internal injuries following a fatal car accident on Saturday.
Slam poet Emi Mahmoud wants the world not to forget Sudan, one year into its civil war.
Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's race.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, says a player banned for confronting a fan about alleged abuse.
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