The rise of African contemporary art

African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions.

Short showers for India’s cricket team in SA

Touring test side faces inconvenience in a city getting to grips with water shortages.

Is this Senegal’s biggest Olympique de Marseille fan?

Alioune Diop is based in Senegal but his favourite football team is French club Olympique de Marseille.

George Weah invites Arsene Wenger to inauguration as president of Liberia

George Weah invites Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to his inauguration as the new president of Liberia.

South African dies in Egypt balloon crash

One tourist dies and 15 others are injured as the hot air balloon crashes near Luxor.

Nigerian Oshoala’s triple triumph and more success for Egypt

Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala wins the Women's Player award again as Egypt's Pharaohs are named National team of the Year and Hector Cuper takes Coach of the Year.

The drug-carrying drones that reach far-flung places

How drug-carrying drones could help save lives in far-flung places.

In the crosshairs

Who is behind the massive increase in the illicit trade of rhino horn?

Africa’s week in pictures

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

Grant Associates stay in the loop

As Birmingham in the UK’s waterways continue to be redeveloped a group of high profile architects unveil plans for a residential regeneration scheme