Sudan security forces tear-gas protesters

Four people have been killed in Khartoum on the first day of "civil disobedience", doctors say.

Sudan crisis: Call for civil disobedience after arrests

The pro-democracy movement responds to the military crackdown which left dozens dead.

Letter from Africa: A royal feud threatens Nigeria’s heritage

Why the Emir of Kano's power is waning, eroding years of tradition in the Muslim north.

Norway Women 3-0 Nigeria Women

Norway open their 2019 Women's World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over Nigeria to go level with hosts France in Group A.

Women’s World Cup: Spain Women 3-1 South Africa Women

Jennifer Hermoso scores two penalties as Spain come from behind to beat World Cup debutants South Africa, who finish with 10 players.

Women’s World Cup: Spain Women 3-1 South Africa Women

Jennifer Hermoso scores two penalties as Spain come from behind to beat World Cup debutants South Africa, who finish with 10 players.

Africa Cup of Nations: Uganda midfielder Waisma out through injury

Uganda's Football Federation confirms midfielder Moses Waiswa will miss this month's Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt because of a knee injury.

Sudan crisis: Military arrests opposition figures after mediation bid

The three men were held after meeting Ethiopia's PM in Khartoum to try to broker peace talks.

Mother and daughter graduate from US university on same day

Falhad Mohamud graduates from a US university with her daughter Amina, having fled Somalia in 1980.

African migrant: ‘There’s a civil war in my country’

Hundreds of Africans have been detained trying to cross the US southern border. We spoke to two migrants as they made the journey through Mexico.