French Open 2023: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif beaten in second round

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Despite winning the first set, Mayar Sherif loses 3-6, 6-4 6-1 to Russia's Anastasia Potapova in the second round at Roland Garros.

Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana’s famous author and feminist dies

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Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.

UWE Bristol Zulu choir raises money for South African township schools

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A choir from South Africa raised £1,600 through a song and dance performance in Bath.

Navigating the two sides of Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

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Journalist Soraya Ali travels to Somalia to see if it really is how her mother remembers it.

South Africa plans law change over Putin ICC arrest warrant

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Pretoria wants the power to decide whether to detain leaders wanted by the International Criminal Court.

Vinicius Jr: Lauren wants tougher racism sanctions in Spanish football

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The former Cameroon and Arsenal defender urges Spanish authorities to do more to tackle racism in football, saying the current system "allows it to happen".

Nigeria fuel subsidy: Tinubu’s plan to scrap measure sparks rush to stock up

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People are hoping to stockpile petrol as fears grow of big price rises due to high inflation.

Uganda’s President Museveni approves tough new anti-gay law

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UNAids and the US warn that Uganda's progress in tackling HIV is now in "grave jeopardy".

Bola Tinubu inauguration: Fuel subsidy removed in Nigeria

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Bola Tinubu makes a major policy announcement in his inaugural address.

Sudan Darfur crisis: ‘Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed’

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Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.