‘There is no word for Down’s syndrome in my language’

Elly Kitaly discovered there was no adequate word for Down's syndrome in her language.

Maymona Abdi and Karima Watts describe Somaliland detention

Two Canadian women say they were jailed for three months in Somaliland for helping an abused woman.

Maymona Abdi and Karima Watts describe Somaliland detention

Two Canadian women say they were jailed for three months in Somaliland for helping an abused woman.

Sierra Leone ban lifted by world governing body Fifa

Fifa ends Sierra Leone's eight-month ban international ban following last week's acquittal of FA president Isha Johansen.

Sudan crisis: Security forces condemned for violence against protesters

Security forces attack pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum, reportedly killing at least 13 people.

Sudan crisis: Military calls for snap election amid protests

The military is calling for elections in nine months, scrapping plans for a three-year transition.

Caster Semenya: Olympic 800m champion can compete after Swiss court ruling

Caster Semenya will not need to take medication to compete after a Swiss court temporarily suspended a new IAAF ruling.

Boeing warns of potential wing faults in some 737 jets

The plane-maker's warning follows the grounding of the 737 Max after the Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Kenya’s new banknotes and the battle against corruption

A shake-up of the Kenyan currency has provoked controversy, including several court challenges.

India v South Africa in Cricket World Cup: Du Plessis promises ‘harsh words’

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says there will be "harsh words" for his team before facing India after consecutive defeats at the World Cup.