Rugby World Cup: ‘Anything is possible’ for South Africa, says Lusanda Dumke

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South Africa women hope to belie their underdog status and progress into the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup for the first time.

Buya Turay: Sierra Leone’s ‘runaway groom’ buoyed by Swedish return

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Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay insists Sweden's top flight league is of a high standard after returning to Scandinavia.

WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia

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Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say.

The terrors of Kenya’s school arson epidemic

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The BBC talks to students whose schools have been set on fire in a spate of recent attacks.

Uganda’s president sorry for son Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s threat to invade Kenya

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Uganda's leader embarks on a damage-control exercise after a series of bizarre tweets by his son.

East Africa drought: Why is it happening?

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Ben Rich explains what is causing the repeated failed rainy seasons in the region and the impact of climate change.

Proscovia Peace: How netball has provided meaning to Uganda captain’s life

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Uganda captain Proscovia Peace on how netball helped her through her struggles in life, including being poisoned.

Somalia drought: The fight for survival as famine looms

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Children are dying in growing numbers amid the worst drought to hit Somalia in 40 years.