He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

There are reports that the first set of South Africans could arrive as refugees in the US next week.

The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.

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

Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.