Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

Zambia's Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities "may not be all".

Equatorial Guinea fail in an appeal against a decision by world governing body Fifa to impose two 3-0 forfeits for fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying.

The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.

This summer has been an unforgettable time for Brighton's new goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who discusses how her recognition will have an impact on African football.

Fourteen deportees including nationals of Nigeria and The Gambia have already arrived, President Mahama says.

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.