Africa

Barcelona’s Asisat Oshoala overcame her parents’ opposition to a career in sports to become one of the world’s best footballers and a role model for African women.

FC Robo was once the club of some of Nigeria Women's World Cup stars.

There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children.

Regional leaders have threatened to use force if Niger's ousted president is not reinstated by Sunday.

Students explain why song and dance is helping the nation's football team who have reached the second round of the Women's World Cup.

Mohamed Bazoum warns that the region could fall to Russian influence via the Wagner group.

Where might the match be won when England face Nigeria in the first knockout stage of the Women's World Cup in Brisbane?

Did you know Buffon could've been a midfielder if it wasn't for the Cameroonian goalkeeper?

Fifa is investigating an official complaint that Zambia head coach Bruce Mwape sexually assaulted a player at the Women's World Cup.

Morocco have reached the last 16 on their debut at the Fifa Women's World Cup, and their success in Australia and New Zealand is no accident, but the result of serious investment.

Morocco reach the last 16 on their Women's World Cup debut by beating Colombia - eliminating Germany in the process.

A South African puppet play, based on a novel by JM Coetzee, is featuring at the Edinburgh Fringe.

South Africa's dramatic progress to the Women's World Cup last 16 is dedicated to the entire country, says Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis.

Nigeria have a 'weapon' to give themselves an even chance of beating England in Brisbane, says former Women's World Cup keeper Racheal Ayegba.

Thembi Kgatlana scores a stoppage-time winner as South Africa beat Italy to book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

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

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

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

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

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.