Grace Mugabe’s farm invaded by Zimbabwe gold diggers

Zimbabwe's former first lady reports to the police that 400 illegal gold panners invade her farm.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018

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

Making deliveries in a badly mapped world

Many countries still have no functioning address system. Is digital mapping the answer?

Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure.

Six African referees chosen for 2018 World Cup

Fifa has chosen six African officials for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, it was revealed on Thursday.

Trio of young players pledges allegiance to Guinea

Guinea Football Federation (Feguifoot) has announced Ibrahim Cissé, Amadou Diawara and Abdoulaye Toure and have pledged allegiances to the national team.

Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa for ending investigation into racial abuse claim

Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa after it dismisses his allegation of racist chanting during a Europa League tie.

African leaders value and support US, says ambassador

US State Department's top official for Africa on the country’s relationship with African nations.

Uganda newspaper’s ‘wine for abuse stories’ contest angers readers

Ugandan newspaper apologises for offering the chance to win a bottle of wine for victims' stories.