A BBC team has been in Nairobi talking to Kenyans about what they want the world to hear about their country:

They were keen for people to learn about the inspirational stories of talented Kenyans and the many emerging writers and artists.

Another suggestion was for the team to look at the lack of playing space for children in urban areas and what impact that could have.

We asked you whether there should be more national holidays for people from minority faiths, and lots of you have been getting in touch via Facebook, external.

The debate follows a South African report which suggested it was discriminatory that the country only officially celebrates Christian holidays.

Azikiwe Wleh in Liberia:  

"Some minority groups (Muslim) in my country Liberia have the same problems. I do believe that minorities should have the basic rights that majorities have.  

Ibrahim Sajo in Nigeria:

"How can so me one compare more complex and bigger country Nigeria with S. Africa. In Nigeria we have over 270 tribes?"  

Sandra Scott: 

"You can never have enough holiday honouring God and his word."

Fatima Sally Ibrahim in Nigeria: "Big Islamic festivals like Eid should please be considered for the ever hard-working Muslims of South Africa."  

Image source, Rajesh Jantilal

South African reporter Lester Kiewit has been tweeting updates on the condition of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

His daughter, Reverend Mpho Tutu, has been briefing the media, after he was admitted to hospital in Cape Town on Tuesday . 

South Africa's sports minister is among many South Africans congratulating rapper Cassper and actress Boity Thulo for announcing that they are a couple.

The news came in Drum magazine.

Not sure of their significance? The Times Live website, external describes them as country's new "it couple".

Image source, Times Live

The two dated once before and Cassper is quoted as saying "the truth is ever since we broke up I never got over her".

True love indeed.

Tunisia has handed a list of 100 suspected terrorists to Algeria as part of the security cooperation between the two countries, Algerian media is reporting, external (in French). 

Nationalities of those reportedly on the list are Tunisian, Algerian, Moroccan, Libyan, Nigerian and Malian.

The reports follow a deadly beach attack in Tunisia last month in which 38 tourists were killed. 

Some of Kenya's most famous athletes, including former marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang, are taking part in a 900km "Walk for Peace" through Kenya's North Rift Valley to raise awareness and funds for communities in the area.

The area has provided some of the country's best long-distance runners, but has been hit by ethnic violence over the past 18 months in which hundreds of people have been killed and thousands displaced. 

Commonwealth Gold Medallist John Kelai is taking part in the 22-day walk, having lost three of his uncles to cattle rustling. 

He told the BBC's Newsday programme all the villages they've visited so far have embraced the idea.