Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?

Lydia Mugambe kept a young woman as an unpaid nanny and maid at her home in Oxfordshire.

The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.

Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.

Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.

The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.

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