It’s miraculous, says South Africa’s spinach king

Lufefe Nomjana grows, bakes and sells healthy spinach bread and juices in his local community.

Off the handle

Spare a thought for those who are given troublesome names. In Zambia, Chris Haslam came across some very surprising choices.

Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo

About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,

Militia fighters decapitate 40 police officers in DR Congo

About 40 were killed when a police convoy was ambushed in the central province of Kasai.,

Sierra Leone football set for fresh start

Sierra Leone football could be set for a new era of peace as leading figures settle their differences and set up a new ethics body.

Nigeria friendly with Burkina Faso cancelled

Nigeria's friendly with Burkina Faso on Monday in London is called off after several Burkina Faso players fail to gain entry visas for the UK.

Thomas Fessy: What is behind Congo police beheadings?

Up to 400 people have reportedly been killed in the central DR Congo province of Kasai - what is going on?

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.