Car parker, Ivory Coast: ‘I’m the boss of this street’

The men helping people to park their cars in Ivory Coast... for a price.

Car parker, Ivory Coast: ‘I’m the boss of this street’

The men helping people to park their cars in Ivory Coast... for a price.

South Africa’s booming private security industry

South Africans spend more than $4bn (£3bn) a year protecting themselves and their homes.

Sudanese clubs disqualified from African competition after Fifa ban

Fifa bans Sudan for government interference in the game, meaning the country's top clubs have been disqualified from continental club competition.

Sudan’s Fifa ban disrupts African Champions League

Fifa ban Sudan for government interference in the game, meaning the country's top clubs cannot complete their Champions League group campaign.

Sudan’s Fifa ban disrupts African Champions League

Fifa ban Sudan for government interference in the game, meaning the country's top clubs cannot complete their Champions League group campaign.

Bell Pottinger row: PR boss sorry for S Africa campaign

UK-based firm Bell Pottinger responds to accusations its work inflamed racial tensions.

A quilt for a queen

More than a century ago a former slave fulfilled her dream to meet Queen Victoria, taking with her a gift.

Shotputs and selfies

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

Niger army kills 14 civilians mistaken for Boko Haram fighters

The unarmed farmers were in a military restricted area where Boko Haram militants are active.