South Africa's president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron.

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary.

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade.

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far.

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face.