Nigeria come from behind to beat Australia and leave the co-hosts facing a battle to qualify for the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup.
South Africa's pioneering coach Desiree Ellis on the growth of women's football and leading her nation at a second World Cup.
Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.
Thirty-three people are confirmed dead after a building collapsed onto another in the city of Douala.
Mohamed was born by the roadside as his mother Arafa crossed into Chad, fleeing the fighting in Sudan.
Germany begin their Women's World Cup campaign in style as captain Alexandra Popp scores twice to see off debutants Morocco in Melbourne.
Trailblazing forward Ghizlane Chebbak on the enduring influence of her late father, Larbi - a star of Morocco's only Africa Cup of Nations win.
Trailblazing forward Ghizlane Chebbak on the enduring influence of her late father, Larbi - a star of Morocco's only Africa Cup of Nations win.
A radio presenter in Sudan has a baby by the road as she flees militias she says killed her other sons.
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
Amanda Ilestedt's last-minute header gives Sweden a 2-1 win over South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Wellington.
Hinata Miyazawa scores twice to help Japan to a 5-0 win against Fifa Women's World Cup debutants Zambia in New Zealand.
Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say.
As the Women's World Cup gets under way in Australia and New Zealand, history-making Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga details how she made it to the top.
Five-time African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala on embracing pressure and fame as Nigeria's star player.
Nigeria's Onome Ebi still loves her football as she embarks on a sixth appearance at the Women's World Cup.
One person was killed and dozens injured after a reported gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg.
El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression.
President Ruto was elected vowing to help poor Kenyans but since coming to power, life has got worse.
Morocco’s women will make their first appearance at a World Cup after a period of investment supported by King Mohammed VI that aims to change attitudes in the country.
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