Galaxy explorer

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Astronomer Susan Murabana takes a telescope round Kenya to enthuse schoolchildren.

Islam: The world’s fastest growing religion

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Islam is currently the world's second largest religion after Christianity, but this could change if trends continue.

Guinea-Bissau chief backs Hayatou in race for Caf presidency

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The president of Guinea-Bissau's football federation says he will quit football if incumbent Issa Hayatou loses Thursday's Caf presidential elections.

What’s Up Africa: Kenya’s censor-in-chief Ezekiel Mutua

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A satirical look at the work of Ezekiel Mutua, Kenya's final arbiter on what people are allowed to see and hear.

Football fight

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Caf President Issa Hayatou faces his stiffest challenger of his 29-year rule in Thursday's vote.

Ethiopia landslide: Number of dead at rubbish dump hits 113

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A search operation continues at the vast dump in Addis Ababa after Saturday's landslide.

Ivory Coast’s Kalou extends contract at Hertha Berlin

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Ivory Coast striker Salomon Kalou extends his contract at Hertha Berlin, although the German club does not disclose how long the new deal is for.

Groundbreaking female referee

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Suavis Iratunga is a female football referee from Burundi who made history last year.

US-Somali model Halima Aden: ‘My hijab is my crown’

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US-Somali model Halima Aden talks to the BBC about identity and President Donald Trump's travel ban.

South Sudan gunmen ‘kill 28’ in Ethiopia

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Ethiopia's army is said to be looking for the killers who are thought to be from South Sudan.