Single mothers in countries like Malawi and Zambia benefit economically from having the machines.

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.

Police and demonstrators have clashed in Nairobi over government plans to raise taxes.

Protests over the Kenyan president's new finance bill turned deadly after demonstrators stormed parliament.

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

Protests have been sparked by plans to increase several different taxes.

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.

Gunshots can be heard as protesters opposing new tax laws breach the parliament compound.

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

In a speech recorded while touring South Africa and Rhodesia, Princess Elizabeth expresses her thanks for messages of congratulation on her 21st birthday.

In 1994, a missile brought down a plane carrying Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana and his Burundian counterpart Cyprien Ntaryamira.

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

One person is killed and dozens injured as President Paul Kagame launches his re-election campaign.

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

Conservationists have found a way to restore a reef off one of Zanzibar's islands.

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

It is the latest setback to hit the newly opened pipeline as Niger starts to export crude oil.