South Africa 3-2 Italy: Thembi Kgatlana reveals family sorrow as Banyana Banyana march on

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Thembi Kgatlana scores a stoppage-time winner against Italy as South Africa book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

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Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.

Commonwealth Games 2026: African nations ‘have the ability’ to host future events

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South Africa can build towards hosting a "world-class" Commonwealth Games after 2026, the country's Sports and Olympic Committee tells BBC Sport Africa.

Niger coup: Evacuated European nationals arrive in Paris and Rome

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It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with France's embassy recently coming under attack.

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.