Burkina Faso: Swapping suits for the ‘dan fani’ look

Dan fani fabric symbolises cultural identity and national pride for the people of Burkina Faso.

South Africa’s Zanzibaris fight for land

The minority community in South Africa's Durban fighting locals over a housing development project.

Ship rescues 606 migrants off Libya

More than a third of the migrants now in Palermo are children, many travelling alone.

Strutting their stuff

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

Liberia election: Ex-football star George Weah takes early lead

Partial results put George Weah ahead in the race to choose a successor to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Yaya Toure: Man City midfielder offers to help Russian government before World Cup

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure says the 2018 World Cup will be a "big mess" if it is marred by racism and discrimination.

Arsene Wenger wrongly celebrates George Weah’s Liberia election win

The results of the Liberian presidential elections have not been announced.

Arsene Wenger wrongly celebrates George Weah’s Liberia election win

The results of the Liberian presidential elections have not been announced.

Mali secure place in Round of 16 at U-17 World Cup

Mali book their place in the Round of 16 at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India, after beating New Zealand 3-1 in New Delhi.

Mali secure place in Round of 16 at U-17 World Cup

Mali book their place in the Round of 16 at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in India, after beating New Zealand 3-1 in New Delhi.