South African artist Hendrik Gericke puts a spotlight on iconic musical legends from South Africa in these incredible monochrome illustrations.

Senegal has confirmed its first Ebola case one week after closing its borders with Guinea over fears that the deadly outbreak could spread.

The Somali language only got an alphabet in 1972. Now, breakaway Somaliland is fighting to establish a literary tradition, with the help of a book fair.

Southwest Airlines has enough surplus leather to fill the Empire State Building. The airline is using it to save Africa.