The crop that put women on top in Zanzibar

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In Zanzibar, seaweed has become big business - and as it has been farmed principally by women, it has altered the sexual balance of power.

Morocco’s scavenger who now runs the dump

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For eight years Yassine scavenged on a dump in Rabat, Morocco. But now he is the founder of the first cooperative for waste recycling in the country.

South Africa’s footballing grannies on tour in Russia

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A lack of experience is not an issue for these players.

Anger at Uganda’s tax on social media

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Ugandan mobile users are required to pay before they can access apps like Facebook and WhatsApp.

Egypt’s record-breaking goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary rejoins Al Ismaily

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Egyptian club Al Ismaily re-sign the Pharaohs' record-breaking goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary on a free transfer.

‘Dead’ woman found alive in South Africa morgue fridge

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The woman, who is now recovering in hospital, had been declared dead following a road accident.

Mohamed Salah signs new five-year deal with Liverpool

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah signs a new five-year contract with the club.

Teacher shares hopes for South Sudan after ceasefire deal

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Teacher Obieny Deng Agok fled South Sudan in 2015.

World Cup 2018: ‘The boy I knew has become a man’ – Drogba on Lukaku

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"He has a desire to improve and determination to win" - Didier Drogba on the rise of friend and former team-mate Romelu Lukaku.

Senegal ask Fifa to revise new fair play ruling

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Senegal's football federation (FSF) asks Fifa to revise its new fair play ruling which resulted in the Africans' World Cup exit on Thursday.