A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus defends captain Siya Kolisi after Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti made comments about the player's weight.

President Ruto says Kenyans have spoken - and he "concedes" on the controversial tax hikes.

The Malian Islamist forced hundreds of women into sexual slavery, the International Criminal Court rules.

Despite opposition and legal challenges, President Ruto has sent 400 officers to the Caribbean nation.

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.

Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

Protests over the Kenyan president's new finance bill have spread across the country.

Ahead of the National Basketball Association draft beginning on Wednesday, the BBC World Service picks out four players to watch.

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.

Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched an appeal to organisers in a bid to feature at the Paris Olympic Games.

South Africa recall two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.

Businesses have been shut in the capital as protesters call for the finance bill to be dropped.

The demonstrations were sparked by plans to introduce a series of new taxes and raise others.

The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children.

Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.