José Filomeno dos Santos is removed from the country's $5bn wealth fund after a governance review.

At least 10 towns were involved in the protest over a rise in the cost of living.

England will play Nigeria at Wembley and Costa Rica at Elland Road in their final friendly matches ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among thousands of US citizens to have adopted Ethiopian children.

Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air.

Man United striker Romelu Lukaku denies claims by Everton's owner that he left the club after receiving a "voodoo message".

Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca announces the sudden death of 23-year-old Ntaku Zibakata after collapsing during a training session.

Aberdeen sign Manchester City midfielder Chidiebere Nwakali on loan until the end of the season.

Hospitals are on the look-out after a pregnant woman was assaulted in front of her child, five.

Ongoing wars, terrorism and growing Western involvement in Africa are set to be key themes in 2018.