Women’s rights in Africa

The tree-planting mayor of Freetown

Witness History. A young mother saved from death by stoning. Audio, 9 minutesWitness History

Why Kenyan men fail to condemn deadly misogyny

How Kenyan women found justice over forced sterilisations

'I was sterilised for being HIV positive' Video, 00:03:25'I was sterilised for being HIV positive'

'My dream was to wear whatever I wanted'

Senator told to leave parliament over 'period stain'

Landmark women's rights law passed in Sierra Leone

Jail for Senegal MPs who kicked pregnant colleague

What happened to the 'housegirls' in Kenya? Video, 00:05:38What happened to the 'housegirls' in Kenya?

Woman awaiting death by stoning has nowhere to turn

The sand doodler who conquered her Islamic critics

In the footsteps of Benin's 'Woman King' Video, 00:07:24In the footsteps of Benin's 'Woman King'

South Africa charges seven over gang rape

Taking on sexist bullies to stand in Kenya's election

Ethiopia justice head wants gender violence tackled. Video, 00:04:05Ethiopia justice head wants gender violence tackled

Has a female prime minister changed Tunisia?

Kenyan mothers choose between work and their babies

What beauty parlours reveal about Somali women

The all-girl band taking Benin by storm. Video, 00:03:22The all-girl band taking Benin by storm

What price are women and girls paying for water? Video, 00:03:08What price are women and girls paying for water?

UN Aids head tells of sexual assault ordeal

Boyfriend ordered pregnant woman's shocking murder