Tunisia bans niqab in government offices

The order comes after three suicide bombings in a week in the capital, Tunis.

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco 1-1 Benin (Benin win 4-1 on pens)

Benin produce a major surprise to knock Morocco out of the Africa Cup of Nations and book a quarter-final spot for the first time.

Sudan pyramids: Archaeologists explore the waters below

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

Sudan pyramids: Archaeologists explore the waters below

Pearce Paul Creasman, an underwater archaeologist, explored the murky depths of Sudan's pyramids.

Afcon 2019: Why the heat is a hot topic

High temperatures have been a big talking point at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt - but will the knock-out stages feature more goals now that the afternoon kicks-offs have gone?

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree power-sharing deal

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree a three-year transition to civilian rule.

Sudan crisis: Military and opposition agree transition deal

The ruling military council and an opposition alliance agree to a three-year transition to civilian rule.

Africa’s top shots: 28 June – 4 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s top shots: 28 June – 4 June 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Boeing 737 Max: ‘I lost my family in the Ethiopian plane crash’

Families of the victims of the Ethiopian Airlines crash want to know why the Boeing 737 Max was allowed to fly.