Fraud case against ex-Ghana FA boss dropped after five years

A fraud and corruption case against Kwesi Nyantakyi, the former president of the Ghana Football Association, is dropped after a complex five-year legal battle.

Nigeria angered after military chief denied Canada entry

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

Nigeria angered after military chief denied Canada entry

The chief of defence staff was among those who were prevented from travelling to an official event.

The ‘baby Olympian’ and the pregnancy that stunned the world

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

The ‘baby Olympian’ and the pregnancy that stunned the world

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

The ‘baby Olympian’ and the pregnancy that stunned the world

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez says it is important to tell women "your body can surprise you" after competing at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Piercings and prayers: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.