South African astrologer fights to legalise ‘magic’ mushrooms

An astrologer in South Africa is fighting to get "magic" mushrooms legalised for use in spiritual ceremonies.

Why mix earthworms and cocoa shells?

The Ivorian farmers benefiting from a unique, but labour intensive, blend of compost.

ICC orders Congo warlord Germain Katanga to pay victims

Ex-Congolese militia leader ordered to pay $1m (£800,000), but he is broke.

Comoros hold advantage in 2019 Nations Cup qualifier

Comoros Islands take a big step towards playing in the group stages of 2019 Nations Cup qualifying by beating Mauritius 2-0 on Friday.

Guinea-Bissau eye back-to-back finals

Guinea-Bissau FA president Manuel Irenio is confident the team will reach the 2019 Nations Cup following their 2017 appearance.

Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped tobacco farms

Small-scale tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe have little to invest due to poor profit margins and a weak economy.

Gambia to set up truth commission to probe Jammeh’s rule

The commission will investigate abuses committed during ex-President Jammeh's rule, minister says.

Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak freed after six years in detention

It is the first time Egypt's ex-president is allowed to go home since his 2011 overthrow.

How cricket is helping to heal Rwanda

Audifax Byiringiro, a Rwandan cricketer, tells his harrowing story of escaping the 1994 genocide and how cricket has helped play a part in the healing process.

British scientists in world-first TB breakthrough

British scientists say they now isolate different strains and so diagnose sufferers within days.