South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.
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Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.
Climate change, poor rainfall, deforestation, overgrazing and crop pests are to blame, say experts.
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.
Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.
A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.