They are barred from areas like mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining and curio shops.

Famine has been declared in areas of Darfur, an region particularly hard hit by the ongoing civil war.

Find out everything that happened - from results to award winners - at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

Hansie Cronje's story, re-examined in Sport's Strangest Crimes on BBC Sounds, is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

"People are fed up, hunger is rife," activists tell the BBC as thousands join protests in Luanda.

The African nation relies heavily on its copper industry and exports – the football team is even nicknamed Chipolo-polo - The Copper Bullets.

Now, US President Donald Trump has announced a new 50% tariff on copper imports from early August.

We explore the impact this could have on major copper producers, like Zambia and neighbouring DR Congo.

Price volatility could affect earnings, but some companies are saying the long-term outlook still looks strong because of global demand for copper in data centres and EVs.

Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Hannah Bewley

(Image: Workers prepare casting units at the Mufulira refinery, operated by Mopani Copper Mines Plc, in Mufulira, Zambia in May 2022. Credit: Getty Images)

Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".

Ouattara is the poll's frontrunner as numerous major challengers have been banned from running.

Benin in West Africa is trying to forge ties with the African diaspora and boost tourism.

Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.

Returning home as African champions, the president thanked the players for their inspiration.

They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

After Nigeria sealed their 10th African title, several issues need to be addressed to boost women's football on the continent.

The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.

The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.

Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.