BBC Africa

We assess whether Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal or Tunisia could spring a surprise and finally take a team from the continent beyond the quarter-finals.

A former volunteer describes caring for hundreds of migrants crammed on a ship in the Mediterranean.

Many of the oldest and largest specimens of Africa's baobab tree have died over the past 12 years.

PM Pedro Sánchez will give "safe harbour" to hundreds of migrants caught in an international row.

Moussa Konate scores as Senegal prepare for their World Cup opener next week with victory over South Korea in Austria.

Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi resigns from his posts with Caf and Fifa after being filmed apparently accepting cash by an undercover reporter.

Championship side Stoke City sign Feirense midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo for £6.35m (7.2m euros) on a five-year deal.

Nigeria goalkeeper Francis Uzoho says he is still learning after a remarkable eight months ahead of the World Cup in Russia.

Nigerian authorities say they have rescued 10 children who were being trafficked to Russia.

The Gambia's Bakary Papa Gassama says that Video Assistant Referee technology cannot eliminate every mistake made by match officials.

One of Europe's biggest dance festivals is shining a spotlight on the diversity of modern African music.

The new coalition government has been outlining its immigration policies.

A new book has been published in Nigeria to give LGBT women the opportunity to share their stories.

Egypt now know they will have Mohamed Salah fit to play a part in the World Cup group stage, so can this team play to his strengths?

The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put.

South Africa and Cameroon secure big wins as they qualify for the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Cameroon forward Stephane Bahoken vows to push himself 'to the maximum' at Angers after joining the French club.

Three quarter-final appearances but not much else - BBC Sport looks at just how far an African team is from winning the World Cup.

Sabrina Simader made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to compete at the Winter Olympics.

Tunisia, England's first World Cup opponents, make life difficult for Spain in their final warm-up until Iago Aspas grabs a late winner.