Going to Paris 2024 ‘proves I am worthy’ – Olivier

South African canoeist Esti Olivier on overcoming physical and mental heath hurdles to reach the Olympics.

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

Liberia to set up first war crimes court – 21 years after conflict ended

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger

The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.

Binance Nigeria: What happens to your money?

The BBC explains why the biggest crypto-exchange platform in the world faces legal trouble in Nigeria.

Liberia to set up first war crimes court – 21 years after conflict ended

An estimated 250,000 people were killed in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.

Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa’s top shots

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

Posers, pugilists and pussycats: Africa’s top shots

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

Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Kenya, killing nearly 200 people.

Cas to hear Algerian appeal in Morocco map row

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear an appeal about a map of Morocco on a football shirt which has angered Algerians.