Africa 2017: a look back at the big events of the year

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A look back at some of the major events that made the news in Africa in 2017.

Africa’s year in pictures 2017

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

George Weah: Ex-AC Milan, Chelsea & Man City striker elected Liberia president

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Former Chelsea, Manchester City and AC Milan striker George Weah will be the next president of Liberia.

Political pitch

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The footballers, wrestlers, athletes and other sports personalities who became politicians worldwide.

George Weah elected Liberian president

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The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades.

Liberia election run-off: George Weah versus Joseph Boakai

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Unofficial results suggest that ex-football star George Weah is ahead of his rival Joseph Boakai.

Sol Bamba better defender than Virgil van Dijk, says Cardiff boss Neil Warnock

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Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says his centre-half Sol Bamba is a better defender than £75m Liverpool new boy Virgil van Dijk.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

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Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Libya’s Mohamed El-Munir signs for Orlando City

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Mohamed El-Munir is set to become the first Libyan to play Major League Soccer in the USA after signing for Orlando City.

Uganda unveil Fenchman Sebastien Desabre as new coach

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Frenchman Sebastien Desabre is unveiled as the new coach of the Ugandan national team.