A look ahead to BBC African footballer of the year 2017 competition.

Senegal beat South Africa 2-0 in Polokwane to become the third African nation to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Authorities are cracking down on Anglophone separatists as President Paul Biya marks 35 years in power.

The Gambia Football Federation will not recognise the suspension of its committee by the National Sports Council amid allegations of fraud.

Four people taken to court after heckling Zimbabwe's first lady as she made a speech.

An encroaching sea on the north-west coast of Senegal is threatening to destroy one of West Africa's most historically important towns.

Millions of Sufi Muslims have made the annual pilgrimage to the holy Senegalese city of Touba.

Militiamen allegedly attacked children and infants believing their blood would give them protection.

The Oscar-winning actress says there is a long way to go to combat "prejudice against black women".

The five nominees for the BBC African Football of the Year 2017 will be unveiled on Saturday, 11 November.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.