First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana’s coast

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Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

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Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.

Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko – youth hero or rabble-rouser?

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Ousmane Sonko is charged with stoking insurrection and his party dissolved amid increasing tensions.

Nigeria into World Cup knock-out phase

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The Republic of Ireland end their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progress to the last-16 and could face England.

Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus – Prigozhin

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The mercenary group's head says it is deciding on its next goals, but has urged fighters to stay in touch.

Costa Rica 1-3 Zambia: Women’s World Cup debutants Zambia record first win

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Zambia secure first Women's World Cup win by edging out Costa Rica in their final Group C match.

Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad’s leader

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Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, as Niger's junta says France is planning military intervention.

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

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Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

Niger coup: West African leaders threaten military intervention

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West African leaders set a seven-day deadline for the junta to reinstate the ousted president.

Wagner-backed CAR leader asks voters to abolish term limits

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The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.