Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video

Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values".

The girl band teaching Benin about women’s rights

Benin based group Star Feminine Band are making music to spread awareness of the rights of women and girls.

Gambian fury at Algerian coach’s referee comments

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi should be disciplined for criticising referee Bakary Gassama, according to The Gambia's football federation.

Nigeria’s illegal oil refineries: Victims of blast buried in mass graves

The bodies of more than 100 victims of an illegal oil refinery blast in Nigeria have been buried.

Viewpoint: The privilege of being the child of immigrants

Maher Mezahi reflects on moving between his two "home countries" - Algeria and Canada.

The deadly accordion wars of Lesotho

Rivalry between stars of Famo, a popular style of music in Lesotho, has sparked years of gang warfare.

Nigeria’s Kaduna train attack: New photos bring relief and pain

Pictures show 62 people allegedly being held captive after an attack on a high-speed rail link.

Bitcoin becomes official currency in Central African Republic

The Central Africa Republic is one of the world's poorest countries, and is a close Russian ally.

Scrapping Ghana’s rape examination fee

Actor Ama K. Abebrese is pushing for the Ghanaian government to scrap fees for abuse victims.