From the inauguration of US President Donald Trump to the exodus of Rohingyas from Myanmar, here are 12 events that marked 2017.
It was painful going with Warner and Smith adding just 35 runs in the 75 minutes to drinks as the Australians dug in to save the Test on the final day
True democratisation – as opposed to merely maintaining the procedural forms of democratic government – is anathema to Zimbabwe’s ruling party
Since being promoted into Wenger’s first choice line-up, Wilshere has excelled, prompting talk of an international recall ahead of the World Cup.
Idolised in Liberia as ‘Mister George’, Weah is set to replace Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who in 2006 took over the country founded by freed US slaves.
The Constitutional Court has ruled that the National Assembly failed to put in place mechanisms to hold President Zuma accountable.
Opposition parties argued that an ad hoc committee should be established in Parliament to force Zuma to answer questions about Nkandla.
The archipelago of more than 17 000 islands is the world’s second biggest contributor to marine debris after China
Patrice Nganang was detained earlier this month and accused of threatening President Paul Biya.
UAE’s move to ban Tunisian women from Emirates flights reflects tense relations between the two countries, experts say.