Queer in Nigeria: ‘People don’t think we exist’

A new book has been published in Nigeria to give LGBT women the opportunity to share their stories.

Egypt 2018 World Cup preview: Can Egypt get the best from Mohamed Salah?

Egypt now know they will have Mohamed Salah fit to play a part in the World Cup group stage, so can this team play to his strengths?

Italy’s Matteo Salvini shuts ports to migrant rescue ship

The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put.

Nigeria qualify for Women’s Afcon

Desire Oparanozie scores four goals as Nigeria overwhelm The Gambia 6-0 in Lagos to qualify for the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Cameroon forward Bahoken aims high after move to Angers

Cameroon forward Stephane Bahoken vows to push himself 'to the maximum' at Angers after joining the French club.

World Cup 2018: Will an African team reach semi-finals for first time?

Three quarter-final appearances but not much else - BBC Sport looks at just how far an African team is from winning the World Cup.

World Cup 2018: Will an African team reach semi-finals for first time?

Three quarter-final appearances but not much else - BBC Sport looks at just how far an African team is from winning the World Cup.

Sabrina Simader: ‘I realised my Winter OIympics skiing dream for Kenya’

Sabrina Simader made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to compete at the Winter Olympics.

Aspas strikes late to give Spain win over Tunisia

Tunisia, England's first World Cup opponents, make life difficult for Spain in their final warm-up until Iago Aspas grabs a late winner.

UN condemns Central African Republic hospital raids

The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around.