UK drops tanker ‘hijacking’ case against stowaways

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The men were detained when special forces stormed the Nave Andromeda off the Isle of Wight.

Africa’s week in pictures: 1 – 7 January 2021

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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The airman from Sierra Leone who was shot down over Nazi Germany

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The amazing life of Johnny Smythe - RAF officer, prisoner of war and a father of the Windrush generation.

Boeing to pay $2.5bn over 737 Max conspiracy

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The firm is to pay $2.5bn to settle US criminal charges over the 737 Max aircraft conspiracy.

Teenage Ivory Coast player joins Man Utd

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Manchester United finalise the £19m signing of Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo from Italian side Atalanta.

Ghana president Nana Akufo-Addo sworn in for a second term

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term after chaotic scenes in parliament.

African Champions League: Group stage shaped by Covid and a shock

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Eight former winners are through to the group stage of the African Champions League as Covid and a shock help shape the last 16.

Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance

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A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.

Central African Republic: A disputed election and a strange rebel alliance

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A strange coalition of former enemies has joined forces to oust Central African Republic's newly re-elected leader.

How six brothers – and their lions – terrorised a Libyan town

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The Kani brothers presided over a reign of terror in the Libyan town of Tarhuna - now their crimes are being revealed.