Zimbabwean family stranded in Bangkok airport for months

The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

Africa 2017: a look back at the big events of the year

A look back at some of the major events that made the news in Africa in 2017.

Africa’s year in pictures 2017

A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year.

George Weah: Ex-AC Milan, Chelsea & Man City striker elected Liberia president

Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.

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The footballers, wrestlers, athletes and other sports personalities who became politicians worldwide.

George Weah elected Liberian president

The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

Liberia election run-off: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai

Unofficial results suggest that ex-football star George Weah is ahead of his rival Joseph Boakai.

Sol Bamba better defender than Virgil van Dijk, says Cardiff boss Neil Warnock

Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says his centre-half Sol Bamba is a better defender than £75m Liverpool new boy Virgil van Dijk.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.