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.

A celebration of black female photography

A photographer and an artist have made an anthology dedicated to female photographers of African descent.

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool and Egypt forward named African Player of the Year

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah wins the Confederation of African Football Player of the Year award.

Chibok girls: Kidnapped schoolgirl rescued in Nigeria

She is one of the 276 schoolgirls who were abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram in 2014.

Egypt singer held for ‘inciting debauchery’ in music video

A lawyer filed a complaint against Laila Amer, saying her music video was a "great risk" to Egypt.