The all-female Senegalese band putting women front and centre

Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.

The all-female Senegalese band putting women front and centre

Orchestre Jigeen Ñi want to inspire a new generation of musicians in their country, one song at a time.

Ghana’s Black Queens wait on unpaid bonuses

Ghana's women's football team will be paid the bonuses they are due before Friday's Olympic Games qualifier, an official confirms.

Kenya drops unpopular entry fee for seven countries

South Africans and Ethiopians are among those who will no longer have to pay a $30 fee to enter.

South Africa’s parliament impeaches top judge

This historic move will see John Hlophe removed as the leading judge in Western Cape province.

Cyber-attack hits Malawi’s immigration service

President Lazarus Chakwera says the government will not give in to the hackers' ransom demand.

Libyan government says militias to leave Tripoli

Armed groups controlling the capital for years have struck a deal to quit, after a series of deadly clashes.

Family share memories of Kenya’s marathon legend

Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenya where his family remember what made him special.

The sacrifices key to Kenya’s late marathon legend

Kelvin Kiptum is to be buried in his village in Kenyan where his family remember what made him special.

South Africa boosts welfare grants ahead of May poll

The governing ANC is expected to face its toughest election since it took power 30 years ago.