No water, no power – Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees

Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.

UK mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

Fashionistas and flippers: Africa’s top shots

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

Fashionistas and flippers: Africa’s top shots

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

Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

Preachers and players: Africa’s top shots

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

Cisse’s plan to revive Libya’s footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.

Cisse’s plan to revive Libya’s footballing fortunes

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.