Cameroon's Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen for about a month, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts but often doesn’t have any symptoms. It’s the leading cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is available for teenage girls in over 125 countries, but only one in eight girls have had it.

Dorcas Wangira, the BBC’s Africa Health correspondent joins us to discuss the HPV vaccine and how some countries have used the vaccine to reduce their rates of cervical cancer.

Malawi has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world, after Eswatini and Zambia. BBC reporter Ashley Lime, in Kenya, explains why - and tells us how Malawi is trying to improve cervical cancer treatment by installing new radiotherapy machines.

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Meet Alhassan and Alusine Koroma, identical twins who play football for Sierra Leone and have spent most of their club careers together.

The Rhema church he founded is the largest and most influential in South Africa.

The 56-year-old is popular on YouTube for his videos that are critical of President Kagame's government.

Provides overview of Tunisia, including key dates and facts about this North African country.

An overview of the media in Tunisia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.

Ghana will face Nigeria for a spot at the 2024 African Nations Championship after the qualifying draw for the finals was conducted.

Paul Biya, 91, has not been seen in public for weeks, stoking speculation about his health.

Provides an overview of Mauritius, including key facts about this Indian Ocean island nation.

The ruling party's candidate promises change as President Filipe Nyusi steps down after two terms.

An overview of the media in Mauritius, including links to newspapers and broadcasters.

In September, Rwanda detected its first ever outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus. Since then there have been more than forty confirmed cases and at least twelve people have died. Its health ministry has received 700 doses of an experimental drug supplied by the US-based Sabin Vaccine Institute, but we don’t yet know if it’ll be effective.

BBC’s Africa Health reporter Makuochi Okafor, explains how Rwanda is managing the outbreak and some of the challenges the country faces.

Across the border in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), another vaccination programme is underway for Mpox. Nearly 5,000 cases of Mpox have been detected in the DRC, but its vaccine rollout has been fraught with logistical challenges due to the country’s size. Emery Makumeno, a BBC journalist in the DRC’s capital, Kinshasa, discusses some of the hurdles officials face.

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Why ex-President Ian Khama, son of the first head of state, is engaged in a row with the current leader.

Rigathi Gachagua, 59, denies accusations of corruption and practising ethnically divisive politics.

People in Yauri town say they can now go to their farms or out on to the river to fish without fear.

Critics accuse Kais Saied of rigging the vote to bolster his authoritarian rule, which he denies.

How can people get much needed health services as they go about their daily lives? We’re back in Kenya where we visit a barbers shop that offers mental health advice and support alongside the trim and shave. And we check out a truck stop just outside Nairobi where long distance drivers can not only grab some food but also get access to medical care they wouldn’t otherwise have the the time to seek out.

Presenter: Myra Anubi Producers: Richard Kenny, Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Hal Haines

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.