Africa’s year in pictures 2018

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

What it’s like to be Black and Argentine

Afro-Argentines often feel like they’ve been written out of history and are mistaken for foreigners in their own country.

Majeed Waris: Ghana striker glad to put ‘injury nightmare’ behind him

Nantes striker Majeed Waris says he is relieved his injury nightmare is behind him as he eyes a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations spot with Ghana.

In pictures: DR Congo chooses new president

Some of the best images from the day as people vote for a successor to Joseph Kabila.

In pictures: DR Congo chooses new president

Some of the best images from the day as people vote for a successor to Joseph Kabila.

Hibernian fan charged over alleged racial abuse of Hearts’ Clevid Dikamona

A 65-year-old Hibernian fan has been charged over the alleged racial abuse of Hearts' Clevid Dikamona during Saturday's Edinburgh derby.

Zambian match fixer Nchimunya Mweetwa on crusade to help others

Former Zambia international Nchimunya Mweetwa is helping others to avoid the temptation of match fixing after being convicted and banned for the crime in Finland.

DR Congo elections: Five things to know

Ebola, insecurity, e-voting and the other key issues you need to know about DR Congo elections.

BBC Africa news quiz 2018

Have you been paying attention to what's happened on the continent in 2018?

BBC Africa news quiz 2018

Have you been paying attention to what's happened on the continent in 2018?