Mali musician Ballake Sissoko claims US customs broke instrument

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Ballake Sissoko says his kora, a traditional harp-like instrument, arrived in Paris in pieces.

My Money: A wedding, a pay rise and some healthy eating

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As part of a new BBC blog series, Somi from Nigeria shares what she spent her money on this week.

My Money: A wedding, a pay rise and some healthy eating

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As part of a new BBC blog series, Somi from Nigeria shares what she spent her money on this week.

The women who make argan oil want better pay

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Argan is the latest culinary and cosmetic must-have, but the women workers want more of the money.

The women who make argan oil want better pay

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Argan is the latest culinary and cosmetic must-have, but the women workers want more of the money.

Confederation Cup draw completed

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The draw for the knock-out stage of the Confederation Cup has been held in Cairo, with last year's runners-up Renaissance Berkane of Morocco set to meet Egypt's Al Masry.

African Champions League: Holders Esperance to face Zamalek in quarter-finals

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The draws are made for the knock-out stages of the African Champions League and Confederation Cup with African champions Esperance to meet Zamalek in the quarter-finals.

One of Kenya’s last big ‘tusker’ elephants dies aged 50

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Tim the elephant had tusks so long, they reached the ground. He died of natural causes.

The characters at the heart of Lesotho’s murder drama

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The killing of the prime minister's estranged wife has turned into a case worthy of a crime novel.

Lesotho First Lady Maesaiah Thabane charged with murdering rival

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The prime minister's wife is formally charged with murdering her husband's previous wife in 2017.