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Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.

African netball is being tipped for growth after successfully hosting its first World Cup in Cape Town.

Residents of the Khartoum area are shaken by an intense wave of bombing targeting paramilitary forces.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act contradicts the World Bank Group's values, the global financier says.

Forty-one migrants died in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa, survivors tell local media.

False claims have been circulating online since the military took over in Niger.

A police officer and a British national are among those killed since the strikes began, police say.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about the Black Sea grain deal and the current instability in Niger.

Players union Fifpro believes Nigeria's World Cup stars are owed payments dating back to 2021 but the Nigeria Football Federation says contracts will be "respected".

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country.

France cruise into the Women's World cup quarter-finals, thrashing Morocco to end the African side's dream run.

England forward Lauren James apologises for her red card during the Women's World Cup last-16 win over Nigeria.

Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to achieving his 'greatest dream' playing in the Premier League for Nottingham Forest.

President Tinubu is facing strong opposition to any deployment of troops to oust Niger's junta.

A hidden world of exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by the BBC.

Nigeria can leave the Women's World Cup with their heads held high, says former Super Falcons goalkeeper Rachael Ayegba.

A new constitution scrapping term limits is backed by 95% of voters, the electoral authority says.

Niger's neighbours earlier threatened military action if the elected president was not restored by the end of Sunday.

BBC Africa Eye uncovers evidence of mistreatment and neglect of elderly residents.

It is reported to be one of deadliest accidents in the country, which has a poor road-safety record.