Meet Nomzamo Mbatha, Coming 2 America’s ‘Mirembe’ – BBC Africa
South African actress, Nomzamo Mbatha makes her international debut in the sequel of American comedy classic Coming to America. The actress talks to BBC’s Princess Abumere about her role as…
The real life ‘Namaste Wahala’ couples – BBC Africa
The new film Namaste Wahala is a rom-com about an Indian man and a Nigerian woman who fall in love, and how their relationship develops in the face of cultural…
The Remandee: Losing liberty and love – BBC Africa Eye documentary
Prisoners on remand - or 'remandees' - in Zambia often face an uncertain future. William Kondowe has been waiting two years for his trial on charges of car theft and…
Who is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the new head of the WTO? – BBC Africa
The World Trade Organization has appointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general - making her the first woman and first African to hold the role. Dr Okonzo-Ijeawala served as Nigeria's…
Has Nigeria banned cryptocurrencies, and why? – BBC Africa
Nigeria's Central Bank has followed up its 2017 warning against the use of cryptocurrencies with additional restrictions. Banks across the country have been told to close and report all cryptocurrency…
What does the future hold for Tigray? – BBC Africa
It’s been a hundred days since fighting broke out in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray state. While the actual active fighting did not last as long as many had feared - the…
Lady P and the Sex Work Sisterhood – BBC Africa Eye documentary
Africa Eye investigates an unsolved murder of a sex worker in Sierra Leone and uncovers a world where women who sell sex are often abused, attacked, trafficked, and even killed.…
Camel milk: Why farmers in Kenya are thriving – BBC Africa
Camel milk has been hailed for its low fat content and supposed medicinal value. East Africans farmers - in arid and semi-arid areas - own 60% of the world's camels…