Islam Slimani: Newcastle forward charged with violent conduct

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Newcastle’s on-loan forward Islam Slimani is charged with violent conduct after an off-the-ball incident during their defeat by West Brom.

How cough syrup in Nigeria is creating a generation of addicts

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The BBC’s Ruona Meyer investigates the people making, selling and consuming opioid-based medicine in Nigeria.

Gaetan Bong: Football Association says Burnley fans’ booing ‘unacceptable’

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The Football Association says the Burnley supporters’ booing of Brighton defender Gaetan Bong during Saturday’s Premier League game was “unacceptable”.

Andre Ayew: Swansea striker ‘100%’ confident of survival

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Swansea City striker Andre Ayew says he is “100%” confident that his side will avoid relegation this season.

Trump and Nigerian President Buhari deflect awkward question

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Nigeria’s leader exercises discretion when asked about Mr Trump’s reported use of a derogatory term.

Beauty standards: Egypt’s curly hair comeback

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How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.

Ostracised and fetishised: The perils of travelling as a young black woman

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Ashley Butterfield has been around the world – but a visit to India brought home the challenges of being a lone black female tourist.

Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic

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With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate.

Guinea’s Keita sees red again

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RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, who is joining Liverpool in July, is sent off for the fourth time this season as his team lose at Mainz.

Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor banned for one year

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The Confederation of African Football bans Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor for ‘attempted match manipulation’ in the Confederation Cup.