The discovery gives strength to the idea that the Arabian Peninsula was a key route from Africa for early migrations of Homo sapiens.

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo tells Focus on Africa's Mimi Fawaz that his "energy, positivity and happiness never changes".

ARCHAEOLOGISTS were called in when a worker stumbled across a number of strange artefacts in Africa, leading to what may be one of the most significant shipwrecks ever found.

Call it a new 'Great Game' or war for hearts and minds, or just influence peddling, but Iran and Turkey are now engaged in greater efforts to expand their role in Africa. This comes as Russia and China are also extending networks on the continent. It is important to understand that this is in the context of the US generally reducing its global role and comes around 60 years after European colonialism was rolled back. The increasing footprint of Iran and Turkey have caused concern for other states that view their role as belligerent. That means that Gulf media is concerned that Turkey has a large...

South Africa is preparing to reopen its borders to travellers for the first time since March. In an address to the nation earlier, president Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed the process would begin in October.

E-commerce has been one sector that has boomed in South Africa during the pandemic.

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

Why the current tensions over the closure of some Nigerian-owned shops in Ghana should come as no surprise.