Under-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria and Ghana lose opening games

Nigeria and Ghana suffer defeats in their opening group games at the Fifa Under-20 Women's World Cup in France.

How to halt a cough-syrup addiction

Five ways a BBC investigation sparked reform in Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry against legal highs.

Rachid Ghezzal: Leicester City sign Algeria winger from Monaco

Leicester City sign Algeria winger Rachid Ghezzal from Monaco for a reported £10m.

South Sudanese celebrate peace deal signed by Kiir and Machar

Businesses are shut in South Sudan's capital, Juba, as people celebrate the signing of a peace deal.

Stoke City forward Saido Berahino given clearance to play for Burundi

Former England under-21 international Saido Berahino is cleared by Fifa to play for Burundi, the country of his birth.

Stoke City forward Saido Berahino given clearance to play for Burundi

Former England under-21 international Saido Berahino is cleared by Fifa to play for Burundi, the country of his birth.

Demba Ba victim of alleged racial abuse in Chinese Super League game

Senegal striker Demba Ba is the victim of alleged racial abuse in a Chinese Super League game, according to his Shanghai Shenhua manager Wu Jingui.

Cape Town anger over slave quarter gentrification

Long-time South African residents of the historic Cape Town suburb of Bo-Kaap fight changes brought by wealthy incomers.

Zimbabwe election: Woman says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare

Following elections in Zimbabwe, the BBC has spoken to a woman who says she was beaten by soldiers in Harare.