DR Congo election: Internet shut down after presidential vote

The opposition says the government ordered the move to avoid broadcasting their win.

Amal Fathy: Egypt court imposes jail term over harassment video

Amal Fathy faces two years in jail for criticising the state for failing to tackle sexual harassment.

Spoken word poet Dylema: On a stroll through Africa in 2018

Dylema leads us through key events on the continent this year in a specially commissioned poem.

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.