Kenya Election: Two very different voter experiences

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As Kenya's presidential election re-run is marred by isolated clashes, Africa Editor Fergal Keane visits two polling stations.

Africa’s top shots: 20-26 October 2017

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

100 Women: Rugby for lesbians in South Africa

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Meet the women using sport and poetry to change the way they're viewed.

Open to the elements

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This inspiring home is not only a safe haven from the world but it acts as a shelter from the fierce Portuguese sun

Sketching a path to the sky

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These sketches illustrate the design process and evolution of Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum

Saudis to create £500bn city in the desert

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Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a new mega-city powered entirely by green energy as it looks to diversify its economy away from oil

Senzo Meyiwa murder still unsolved three years on

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Three years on from the murder of former South Africa international Senzo Meyiwa, South African police have yet to arrest a suspect.

Alastair Leithead: Kenya re-run legitimacy unclear

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Kenya faces continuing uncertainty after a run-off vote marred by boycotts and violence, the BBC's Alastair Leithead says.

Kenya election: Gunshot wounds amid Kisumu clashes

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An opposition supporter in Kenya's western city of Kisumu dies after being shot by police.

South Africa recall 2010 star Siphiwe Tshabalala

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South Africa turn to Siphiwe Tshabalala, 33, in their bid to grab 2018 World Cup qualification at the expense of next month's opponents Senegal.