"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give," says Sweden's act Tusse.
Aicha, 17, was making the journey from Ivory Coast to Europe for the "chance of a better life".
What does having an NBA-backed tournament, Basketball Africa League, mean for the continent?
BBC Sport Africa takes a look at the inaugural Basketball Africa League which tips off on Sunday in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.
Men and women often get new clothes specially made for Korité - the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
President Kenyatta's plan to change the constitution is blocked after the court said it was illegal.
Argentine Hector Cuper is appointed as the new coach of the DR Congo men's football team.
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