Why the Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC.

The Ghanaian village of Juaben is home to a huge number of fans of Aston Villa FC - and they cannot wait for the new Premier League season to begin.

Sauti Sol: How do celebrities deal with mental health issues?

The term, dustbin, is popular among a group of celebrated male musicians in Kenya when it comes to mental health.

The rise and rise of South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns

How Mamelodi Sundowns have won more South African league titles than traditional giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.

The plant being promoted as a herbal tonic

Artemisia plant extracts have anti-malarial properties, but there's no evidence they can combat Covid-19.

George Bizos: Anti-apartheid lawyer who defended Mandela dies aged 92

South Africa mourns the loss of human rights lawyer George Bizos after he dies of "natural causes".

Zimbabwe bans coal mining in Hwange and other game parks

A decision to give Chinese firms rights to explore for coal in the famous Hwange park is overturned.

How Sudan’s rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.

How Sudan’s rebel deal offers lifeline for peace

Promises to end the devastating wars in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile come with a price tag.

Caster Semenya loses latest ruling appeal

Caster Semenya loses her appeal to Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners.

Michael Cohen’s book: ANC blasts ‘divisive’ Trump over Mandela

South Africa's governing party is scathing about the US president's reported insult of Nelson Mandela.