Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina makes history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab at a World Cup.

Wednesdays events marks the fifth coup in the West African nations history since it gained independence from France.

Christine Sinclair misses a chance to become the first player to score at six Fifa World Cups after her penalty is saved as Canada draw 0-0 with Nigeria.

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Atlas Lionesses make history at World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about womens sport.

Tunisias Jabeur, the 2022 runner-up, was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title.

Tunisia has a complex history with Black refugees and migrants, as well as its own native Black population.

The countries have a long history of getting involved in each others affairs, leading to fears of a regional crisis.

Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigerias first elected female governor, in Saturdays election.

The return of 22 Benin Bronzes is part of Germany's efforts to deal with a "dark colonial history".