South Africa coffin case: Farmers’ actions sadistic and racist, says judge

Two white farmers who forced a black man into a coffin "intended to kill the victim", says judge.

Akon on creating ‘iTunes for Africa’

Akon reveals why he thinks the music business in Africa is bigger than in the US.

Angola’s ruling MPLA wins parliamentary election, commission says

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, the MPLA party's João Lourenço will take up the presidency.

South Africa coffin case: White farmers convicted

Two white South Africans who forced a black man into a coffin are found guilty of attempted murder.

‘He’s behind you’

Joao Lourenco has a huge challenge, looking set to become Angola's first new president in 38 years, succeeding the world's second-longest second leader, Jose Eduardo dos Santos.

Sol Bamba: Cardiff City defender signs new three-year deal

Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba signs a new three-year contract to remain at the Championship leaders, boss Neil Warnock confirms.

Sol Bamba: Cardiff City defender signs new three-year deal

Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba signs a new three-year contract to remain at the Championship leaders, boss Neil Warnock confirms.

The UK’s national anthem as you’ve never heard it before

A Libyan military band tried to perform the UK's national anthem for the arrival of Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, as he arrived in Benghazi.

Africa’s week in pictures: 18 – 24 August 2017

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

UK ‘over-optimistic’ about Libya

The UK foreign secretary says Gaddafi's removal has been "a tragedy so far" for the Libyan people.