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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.

Nasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.

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

The authorities say they have data privacy concerns over Sam Altman's new cryptocurrency project.

Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.

Biniam Girmay, the man aiming to become Africa's first cycling world champion, withdraws from the World Championships with injury.

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.

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

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

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

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

Supporters of the convicted leader call him anti-system, but others say he's a rabble-rousing populist.

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

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.

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

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

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country.

West African leaders set a seven-day deadline for the junta to reinstate the ousted president.

The opposition is boycotting the poll and says Faustin-Archange Touadéra wants to be leader for life.