Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash

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Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls

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The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls

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The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.

Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

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Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing

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Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

What to look out for in Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals

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BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Prince Harry in Diana’s footsteps with landmine walk in Angola

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The Duke of Sussex visited a mine-clearing charity in Angola once supported by Princess Diana.

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

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President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump

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President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for $4.3m at auction

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The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.