Huge installations of wind turbines and solar panels would boost rainfall and vegetation in desert areas.

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

Nigerian teenager Chinedu Michael Okechukwu dreams of being a world-famous classical singer.

Mohamed Bangoura's passport was rejected by authorities as he boarded a flight home.

Italy accuses six Tunisians of smuggling migrants, but supporters say they helped a boat in distress.

The minibus driver was accused of sexual harassment, but he might have been the victim of a set-up.

Guinea international Abdoul 'Razza' Camara confirms his football career is over due to a heart condition.

Mohammed Zanna lives in Tarkwa Bay, Lagos State, but fears his home could soon be gone.

Wrexham striker Mike Fondop has gained a first class honours degree and is now hoping to secure promotion to the Football League.

Sierra Leone international Alhassan Kamara explains Euro 2004 winner Traianos Dellas motivated him to join Greek side Panetolikos.

Liu Jiaqi is to be deported after calling all Kenyans, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, monkeys.

Uganda's pop star MP speaks to BBC Africa from the US, where he has been receiving medical treatment.

The judgement was delivered in a military courtroom packed with diplomats, aid workers and officials.

Newcastle under-23 midfielder Mohammed Sangare is forced to withdraw from the Liberia squad due to a lack of a UK residence permit.