More and more elections are being held in Africa however analysts dismiss many as being "lawful but illegitimate".

A selection of photographs from around the African continent this week.

Election officials prepare for the poll this Saturday after a one-week delay.

Sudanese opposition politician Yasir Arman says the president's 30 year rule will come to an end.

Cameroon's football federation investigates Fifa concerns that some players in the country's top two leagues have not been paid for several months.