BBC Africa

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says there will be "harsh words" for his team before facing India after consecutive defeats at the World Cup.

Brighton's Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma will miss the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with a shoulder injury.

Basketballer Asma Elbadawi battled the sport's governing body to allow hijabs on-court.

There are reports of gunfire and barricades set ablaze in the capital Khartoum.

Casualties are reported as security forces try to break up a long-running sit-in Khartoum.

Energy giant BP will pay about $10bn (£8bn) to a man involved in a suspicious energy deal in Senegal.

Bangladesh stun South Africa at The Oval to start their World Cup campaign with a fine 21-run victory.

Wydad Casablanca's president, Said Naciri, calls on Caf to investigate Friday night's African Champions League final, in a bid to "save the image of football in Africa".

Anti-government protests have continued in Algeria despite the long-time president resigning.

South African Ennock Mlangeni is a self-taught visual artist who creates art using coffee.

Liverpool are the champions of Europe for the sixth time after beating Tottenham in a lacklustre all-English Champions League final.

Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa reveals why he declined a place in the Eagles squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

The cheap and potent plastic packets of up to 45% proof liquor pose a health to Ugandans, authorities say.

Jonas Savimbi led the US-backed Unita rebel group in Angola's 27-year civil war.

Etienne Tshisekedi is being buried in DR Congo following a dispute with the former government.

Esperance win Caf Champions League after opponents Wydad Casablanca refuse to continue playing when VAR was unavailable to judge a disallowed equaliser.

Sayyida Salme is a little known 19th Century princess who fled Zanzibar after scandalising the royals.

BBC Africa's Babacar Diarra visits Sadio Mane's hometown in Senegal.

Filmmaker and VFX artist Mike-Steve Adeleye discusses the gradual growth of Nigeria's VFX industry.

Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala joins FC Barcelona women on a permanent deal from Chinese champions Dalian Quanjian.