Uganda: Sustainable synthetic hair alternative made of banana fibres

Juliet Tumusiime is using banana fibres to make wigs and hair extensions as an alternative to synthetic hair.

World Cup 2022: Tunisia risk possible ban from finals in Qatar

Tunisia could be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar if the country's government interferes in footballing matters, Fifa warns.

Women’s African Champions League: Mamelodi Sundowns wary ahead of title defence

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies are intent on defending their Women's African Champions League title in Morocco.

Africa’s week in pictures: 21-27 October 2022

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

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe shock Pakistan with thrilling one-run victory

Pakistan's World Cup hopes suffer further damage with a shock one-run defeat by Zimbabwe in Perth.

South Africa: Illegal miners cleared of gang rape

The attack on eight women led to violent protests and threats against undocumented immigrants.

Adi Daero: Did air attacks hit civilian targets in Tigray?

We've been investigating an air strike against one target in Tirgray.

Madagascan lemur points to nose-picking ‘benefits’

At least a dozen species display this 'bad habit' and now scientists want to know why.

Kenya battles unsafe Chinese contraceptive pill a decade after ban

Susan Wamaitha was urged to take a Chinese-made contraceptive not knowing it was banned in Kenya.

Sudan: ‘No-one to intervene’ for woman sentenced to stoning

A lack of government ministers in Sudan hinders attempts to prevent a woman being stoned to death.