‘I would not have kept the baby’: Fighting depression in pregnancy

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap.

Africa’s week in pictures: 23-29 August 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Fuse ODG: ‘Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior’

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'.

Victor Wanyama: Tottenham and Club Bruges agree deal for Kenya midfielder

Tottenham agree a deal with Belgian side Club Bruges over the transfer of Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama.

Josh Maja: Nigeria chase England-born forward

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is keen to try and persuade England-born striker Josh Maja to play for the Super Eagles.

Josh Maja: Nigeria chase England-born forward

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is keen to try and persuade England-born striker Josh Maja to play for the Super Eagles.

Period poverty in Namibia: ‘Girls can’t afford sanitary pads’

Some are using potentially harmful contraceptive injections, offered free, to control their periods.

Period poverty in Namibia: ‘Girls can’t afford sanitary pads’

Some are using potentially harmful contraceptive injections, offered free, to control their periods.

Reham Saeed: TV host suspended over obesity comments

The TV host said that overweight women are "a burden on their families and the state".

Reham Saeed: TV host suspended over obesity comments

The TV host said that overweight women are "a burden on their families and the state".