Afoty 17: Will an African nation win the World Cup before England (do again)?

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita, Mohamed Salah, Victor Moses and Sadio Mane discuss England and African nations chances of winning a World cup.

Oscar Pistorius jail term for killing Reeva Steenkamp more than doubled

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The family of murdered girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp say the ruling means she can now rest in peace.

Zimbabwean’s hopes and fears for the future

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Momentous changes in Zimbabwe have left some asking: What next? What happens after Mugabe?

Zimbabwean’s hopes and fears for the future

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Momentous changes in Zimbabwe have left some asking: What next? What happens after Mugabe?

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: What happens next?

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Singing and celebration spring from the belief that the worst is over, our Zimbabwe correspondent writes - but is change coming?

Help is on its way!

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Not every country has a single number to call in an emergency. One start-up is trying to change that.

Sadio Mane: How Senegal’s quiet but steely star has shone for club and country

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How Senegal's quiet but steely Sadio Mane went from Africa Cup of Nations heartbreak to World Cup delight.

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa takes power and vows to serve all citizens

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Emmerson Mnangagwa, the former vice president, returned from exile to take up office.

Tsvangirai issues warning to Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa

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Leader of Zimbabwe's opposition MDC party, Morgan Tsvangirai, warns of a "power retention agenda".

Seedy outfits, soldier selfies

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