Taxing ‘gossip’ on the internet

What has been the impact of Uganda's decision to impose a tax on social media?

Ghanaian boys use cassavas to generate electricity

Ghanaian brothers James and Kwesi Ansah use the root vegetables to power radios and mobile phones.

‘Why I keep my vasectomy a secret’

Experts say male sterilisation could be the solution to Africa's population crisis, but uptake remains low.

‘Why I keep my vasectomy a secret’

Experts say male sterilisation could be the solution to Africa's population crisis, but uptake remains low.

Tanzania’s John Magufuli says prisoners are free labour

President Magufuli says prisoners should work long hours, grow their food and have no conjugal visits.

Tanzania’s John Magufuli says prisoners are free labour

President Magufuli says prisoners should work long hours, grow their food and have no conjugal visits.

Nigerian entrepreneur turning old tyres into furniture

Female entrepreneur Olabanke Banjo is upcycling used tyres into furniture in her quest to save the environment.

Famara Diedhiou: Bristol City fail in appeal against striker’s six-match ban

Bristol City fail in their appeal against striker Famara Diedhiou's six-match ban from the Football Association.

Wimbledon: Kevin Anderson calls for change to Grand Slam deciding set format

Kevin Anderson calls for a rethink of the format of final sets in men's Grand Slams after his epic Wimbledon semi-final win.

Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki in historic Ethiopia visit

The visit is expected to cement the two nations' landmark truce after two decades of tension.