Africa

A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.

South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.

Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina makes history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup.

Doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals have started a “total and indefinite strike” over what they describe as the government’s failure to address their grievances.

Julius Malema divides opinion like few other politicians but he is celebrating his party's 10th anniversary.

After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.

A key government online platform has been down for several days and mobile money services are also affected.

The West African country has now faced its fifth coup since becoming independent.

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours.

With July "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis.

Nigeria come from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup.