BBC Africa

The BBC gains rare access to the world's youngest nation, torn apart by five years of civil war.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues his sensational start to the World Cup with the winner as Portugal knock out Morocco.

Aliou Cisse's touchline fist pump is receiving a lot of love.

A family portrait celebrating mixed heritage has been widely shared online and has prompted others to tell their similar stories.

Gangs wielding AK47s and explosives are targeting South Africa's cash-in-transit industry - with sometimes deadly results.

Oghenekaro Etebo's own goal and a Luka Modric penalty give Croatia a winning World Cup start against Nigeria in a poor match.

The Egyptian Football Association says striker Mohamed Salah is fit to start their next game against Russia on Tuesday.

How much do you know about the Super Eagles?

Hundreds of Nigerian fans have arrived in Moscow ahead of the their country's match against Croatia.

Model Olivia Sang wants to challenge perceptions of beauty.

A Canadian citizen is suing the government for $10m after he was imprisoned by border security.

Iran win their first match at a World Cup finals in 20 years as Morocco substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz scores an own goal in injury time.

The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic.

After a diplomatic row, French and Italian leaders propose new EU asylum processing centres in Africa.

Uruguay snatch a late winner as they began their World Cup campaign with victory over Egypt, who left Mohamed Salah on the bench.

The player's first coach says he could become the best footballer in world.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco instructs the country to bid to host the 2030 World Cup after losing out on the rights for 2026.

What you need to know about the Central African Republic, which made Boris Becker a diplomat in April 2018

Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.