Why is an African chief’s skull mentioned in the Versailles Treaty?

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Chief Mkwawa died 16 years before WW1 began but his skull was mentioned in the treaty that ended the conflict.

Africa’s top shots: 21-27 June 2019

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

Africa Cup of Nations: What to look out for on day eight in Egypt

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Algeria beat Senegal to reach the last 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, but which other favourites clash on day eight?

African Cup of Nations: Kenya come from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2

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Michael Olunga scores twice as Kenya come from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller.

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria beat Senegal 1-0 to reach last 16

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Algeria beat Senegal in Cairo to clinch a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria beat Senegal 1-0 to reach last 16

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Algeria beat Senegal in Cairo to clinch a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16.

Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi has ‘severe health crisis’

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PM Youssef Chahed warns against spreading "fake news" about the condition of Beji Caid Essebsi, 92.

Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi suffers ‘severe health crisis’

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The world's oldest president, aged 92, won Tunisia's first free presidential elections in 2014.

Africa Cup of Nations: Madagascar edge 1-0 victory over Burundi

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Marco Ilaimaharitra's thunderous free-kick gives Madagascar their first Africa Cup of Nations win by beating Burundi.

Madagascar v Burundi

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Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Madagascar and Burundi.