Tunisia to open against England at World Cup

England have been drawn with Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G at next year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Tunisia to open against England at World Cup

England have been drawn with Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G at next year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.

UN appeals for record $22.5bn humanitarian aid for 2018

More than $10bn (£7.41bn) is needed to address the humanitarian crises in Syria and Yemen alone.

Unreleased carbon poses ethical dilemma in DR Congo

Carbon-rich peatlands in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thwarting economic progress.

Africa’s frustrated communications firms

Although the mobile phone industry in Africa is thriving, telecoms providers face a number of challenges.

African World Cup teams to get $500,000 from Caf

The Confederation of African Football is to give US$500,000 to each of the continent's World Cup qualifiers to help the 'technical supervision of each team'.

Mahmoud El Khatib is new Al Ahly president as Mustapha Fahmy loses out

Former Al Ahly legend Mahmoud El Khatib is voted as the club's new president while ex-Caf general secretary Mustapha Fahmy fails to become vice-president.

Kenya meeting to tackle plastic pollution

A plan to drastically cut plastic pollution of the oceans may be agreed at a UN summit.

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr hoping for Germany in World Cup draw

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is hoping he gets his homeland Germany in the draw for the 2018 World Cup finals in Africa.

Africa’s top shots: 24-30 November 2017

A selection of this week's best photos of Africans and Africa.