Africa

The collision with a lorry took place on a notoriously dangerous stretch of highway near Migaa.

Researchers in London have developed scanning techniques that show what is written on the papyrus that mummy cases are made from.

Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks back at the African leaders who lost power in 2017.

Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash.

A gunman launched a double attack on a Coptic area, killing nine, says Egyptian interior ministry.

The move comes after a religious leader criticised the government during a Christmas sermon.

The ex-footballer George Weah has been voted in as the president of Liberia. But will he be equal to the country's many challenges, asks Umaru Fofana.

African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency.

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

Data links to Angosat-1 have been restored after it went missing for two days.

South Africa's parliament failed to hold the president to account over public funds, the ruling says.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday congratulated George Weah on his election as the next President of Liberia, and commended Vice-President Joseph Boakai for conceding defeat.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the attack that took place earlier Friday outside Mar Mina church in the Helwan district, south of Cairo, Egypt.

The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere.

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

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

The legacy of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the outgoing President of Liberia, is connected to the legacy of the United Nations Mission in the country (UNMIL), which will wind down in March after 15 years of operations, a senior UN official said.

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

Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds.

South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt.