A rapper in Ouagadougou is making a difference in the violence-struck region, by raising funds for education through his concerts.

A song for education

South Africa's Home Affairs Department has granted a six month extension to 180,000 Zimbabweans on their exemption permits.

Zep Permit Extension: Relief for Zimbabweans in South Africa

Ivory coast is engulfed in a long-drawn political crisis, in the backdrop of the regions fight for free speech and freedom of assembly.

Ivory coast political upheaval: A fight for free speech

Tunisia is fighting a two-pronged battle as it fights rising inflation on one hand and an influx of migrants on the other hand.

Tunisia's double whammy: Migrants and inflation on the rise

Nigeria has sworn in a new president, Bola Tinubu, but the leader has a myriad of challenges ahead of him as fuel prices nearly triple in the country.

Nigeria welcomes new president | World of Africa

Zimbabwe's parliament has approved a so-called "Patriotic bill" that prohibits its citizens from criticising the government. The bill is currently at the senate's table, awaiting approval, two months before presidential elections are held in the country.

Zimbabwe adopts a 'draconian' law | World of Africa

South Africa is the latest country in the African continent to fall prey to Cholera, a disease that has killed thousands over the past two years. The disease has been declared as a global threat by the World Health Body.

Cholera reaches South Africa | World of Africa

Drug use among Nigerian youths has become a growing concern in recent years. The statistics are alarming, with over 11% of young Nigerians engaging in the abuse of hard drugs such as syrup, tramadol, diazepam, cocaine, and shisha mix. Why is this proving to be a menace for authorities in the West African country? Our correspondent Louisa Olaniyi sent us this report.

Growing drug menace in Nigeria

Those feeling lonely in South Africa, now have a place to go. They have embraced the continent's first professional cuddling service, where customers pay for platonic intimacy. Experts say isolation during the Covid pandemic, which hit South Africa hardest, and stress from its struggling economy are just two reasons why the cuddling business is booming.

South African company offers cuddling services

Priests and lay worshippers in Ethiopia are on a mission to replicate or recreate centuries-old religious manuscripts and sacred artwork in an effort to preserve traditions and heritage. How are they doing that?

Ethiopians recreate ancient manuscripts

South Africa's power disaster has the agriculture sector worried that the issue may escalate into a crisis situation for food.

South Africa: Electricity issues worry farmers

A former banker's success story in the business of customising gravestones with portraits.

Zimbabwe: Former banker's unique business | World Of Africa

As real estate business booms in Nigeria, recurring instances of building collapse are a cause for worry.

Nigeria collapsing buildings menace

1200 runners undergo the ultimate duration test at Morocco's ultramarathon through the Sahara desert.

Morocco's gruelling marathon | World Of Africa

Nigeria's Bolaji Fatai builds a remote-controlled aircraft from waste and yes, it flies!

Recyling touches new heights | World Of Africa

The island of Mayotte in French overseas territory is under spotlight for removing African illegal immigrants from slums.

Migrant clampdown in French territory

As the death toll rises in continuing exhumations of the Kenya Christian cult, Kenyan government has ordered removal of preachers spreading fake gospel and forming cults.

Cult death toll rises

Tunisia struggles to cope with rising migrant death toll at its coastline.

Tunisia's corpse pile-up

As the death toll rises in continuing exhumations of the Kenya Christian cult, some questions remain unanswered as to how pastor Mackenzie convinced followers to starve themselves if they want to see god.

Death by starvation | World Of Africa

Leaders of the Yoruba language in Nigeria urge stakeholders to rise up as language and culture declines due to western influence.

Western influence erodes language

Traditional delicacy of fermented fish is at stake this year as Egyptians celebrate Sham-El-Nessim day in spring.

An Egyptian delicacy that can kill you

14-year-old Ora from Johannesburg, South Africa dreams of being the first black Moto grand prix superstar.

South African teen's Moto Grand Prix dreams

'Aqua-phobia' is the fear of water. Many people develop this anxiety when they are about to take a dip or swim, but some grannies in South Africa's Soweto are redefining this phobia. In their 60s and above they have found a new hobby to help calm them down and stay fit. Here's their story of grit and endurance.

The grannies swim club of Soweto | World Of Africa

'Keke' is a commercially driven tricycle or rickshaw in Nigeria. It is the most popular mode of transport in the cities, and now it has a new addition to its drivers catalogue, women. Our correspondent Louisa Olaniyi spoke to one female driver who is taking on the herculean task of challenging the male folk.

Women drivers rule the 'Keke' | World Of Africa

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