Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa

Regional leaders have threatened military action against the junta if it refuses to give up power.

Commonwealth Games 2026: African nations ‘have the ability’ to host future events

South Africa can build towards hosting a "world-class" Commonwealth Games after 2026, the country's Sports and Olympic Committee tells BBC Sport Africa.

Niger coup: Evacuated European nationals arrive in Paris and Rome

It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with France's embassy recently coming under attack.

First English slave fort in Africa uncovered on Ghana’s coast

Archaeologists in Ghana say they have found the 17th Century remains of the long-lost Fort Kormantine.

Niger coup: ‘Why I want Russia in and France out’

Supporters of the military who seized power in Niger last week have been showing their support for Russia.

Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko – youth hero or rabble-rouser?

Ousmane Sonko is charged with stoking insurrection and his party dissolved amid increasing tensions.

Nigeria into World Cup knock-out phase

The Republic of Ireland end their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progress to the last-16 and could face England.

Wagner pauses fighter recruitment and focuses on Africa and Belarus – Prigozhin

The mercenary group's head says it is deciding on its next goals, but has urged fighters to stay in touch.

Costa Rica 1-3 Zambia: Women’s World Cup debutants Zambia record first win

Zambia secure first Women's World Cup win by edging out Costa Rica in their final Group C match.

Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad’s leader

Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's president, as Niger's junta says France is planning military intervention.