Liberia election: What you need to know

Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December.

Exporting Swaziland’s hand-made candles

How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China.

Can Cyril Ramaphosa foster economic recovery?

If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy.

Uganda FA releases a four-man shortlist for national team coach

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations names a four-man shortlist for the job as national team coach and will make a final decision before the end of the year.

Poll position?

The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy attempted to follow in her footsteps.

‘Sleepy Joe’

The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy is attempting to follow in her footsteps.

‘King George’

The former footballer is set to be Liberia's president having lived a rags-to-riches tale.

‘King George’

The former footballer running to be Liberia's next president is the star of a rags-to-riches tale.

Africa’s top shots: 15-21 December 2017

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

Africa’s top shots: 15-21 December 2017

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