West Africa’s eco: What difference would a single currency make?

Experts are divided on the impact of the new currency will have in the 15 regional countries.

What are the LGBT laws in Africa?

Botswana recently decriminalised same-sex relationships. But what about the rest of Africa?

Africa Cup of Nations: Uganda 0-1 Senegal

Sadio Mane scores his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations before missing a penalty as Senegal beat Uganda to reach the quarter-finals.

Africa Cup of Nations: Uganda 0-1 Senegal

Sadio Mane scores his third goal at the Africa Cup of Nations before missing a penalty as Senegal beat Uganda to reach the quarter-finals.

Tunisia bans niqab in government offices

The order comes after three suicide bombings in a week in the capital, Tunis.

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco 1-1 Benin (Benin win 4-1 on pens)

Benin produce a major surprise to knock Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations and book a quarter-final spot for the first time.

Sudan pyramids: Archaeologists explore the waters below

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

Sudan pyramids: Archaeologists explore the waters below

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

Afcon 2019: Why the heat is a hot topic

High temperatures have been a big talking point at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt - but will the knock-out stages feature more goals now that the afternoon kicks-offs have gone?

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree power-sharing deal

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree a three-year transition to civilian rule.