Nigeria’s big push to grow its own coconuts

Most of Nigeria has the perfect climate for growing coconuts and yet it imports 70% of the popular fruit.

T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe and the Netherlands qualify for men’s tournament

Zimbabwe and the Netherlands book their places at the men's T20 World Cup later this year via a qualifying tournament in Bulawayo.

Morocco wildfires: Toxic smoke and raging blazes

Scorching temperatures and drought feed fires in the north of the country.

Wafcon 2022: South Africa will be ‘punished’ without improvement

South Africa will be "punished" unless they perform better in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Zambia, says midfielder Linda Motlhalo.

World Athletics Championships: Some US visa issues will not be resolved, says Lord Coe

Not all competitors will have their visa issues resolved in time to appear at the World Championships, World Athletics president Lord Coe admits.

Kenya election: TikTok and disinformation

How TikTok is being used by supporters of various political factions in the upcoming Kenyan elections?

Africa’s week in pictures: 8-14 July 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

African champions Nigeria reach ninth consecutive Women’s World Cup

Nigeria reach a ninth straight Women's World Cup after beating Cameroon 1-0 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

World Athletics Championships: Can African sprint stars secure medals?

African sprinters have turned heads before World Athletics Championships, but can they take medals home from Eugene?

Caf awards: Former winners Oshoala and Kgatlana on shortlist for women’s Player of the Year award

Former winners Asisat Oshoala and Thembi Kgatlana are on the updated 10-player shortlist for African women's Player of the Year award.