You might not live in the US but the value of America’s currency most likely affects how much you pay for stuff, wherever you are.

In this episode we explain why the strength of the US dollar matters so much.

The BBC’s Erin Delmore describes the picture stateside. Cuba Houghton, a graduate in Economics based in Nairobi helps us dig into the meaning of some economic terms that you need to be familiar with - and the BBC’s Jewel Kiriungi looks at how Africa feels the impact when the dollar gets more valuable.

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Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.

On Sunday, Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy will play Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage.

Reports of a mass killing by police in a Nairobi suburb spread quickly. The BBC looked for the evidence.

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.

This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.

Some spoke of having phones confiscated by agents and enduring horrific experiences in dark rooms.

Two legislators thank the parliamentary invaders for coming to their rescue during a two-hour orderal.

A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests.

Fashion designer Latif Madoi says he was targeted because of his support for opposition leader Bobi Wine.

BBC Sport brings you everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup final between South Africa and India.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

The East Africa crude oil pipeline - also known as EACOP - is facing ongoing backlash. The pipeline, which will pass through Uganda and Tanzania, is backed by a French and Chinese company. This week protesters have targeted several Chinese embassies to discourage further foreign support. They believe the pipeline is a human rights and environmental disaster.

The BBC's Jewel Kiriungi explains the project’s pros and cons, as well as how it could impact ancestral graves in the area. And Nyombi Morris, a 26-year-old Ugandan activist, shares his concerns.

Plus, the BBC’s Marco Silva tells us how fake social media accounts could be influencing the debate.

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South Africa's coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power.

Former Celtic midfielder Landry Nguemo has died after a car accident in Cameroon.

President FW de Klerk announces the dismantling of the laws behind apartheid, such as the Land Acts of 1930 and 1936, which reserved the best land for white people.

South African President promises Mandela’s freedom

Security is tight in Nairobi, with many businesses closed and roads blocked by riot police.

Aerial photos show six million antelope making their way across South Sudan. This helps the animals to survive seasonal changes.