In Sudan, protesters log victory but military still calls the shots
8 Jul  
The Sudanese military and civilian opposition have agreed on democratic elections in three years' time. Meanwhile, they're supposed to share power in a council. But will they? And can they without more violence?
Uganda's salt miners use condoms meant to prevent AIDS
7 Jul  
Uganda's government distributes free condoms to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. But salt miners use up the free condoms to protect against the harsh impact of salty waters on their reproductive organs.
King Tut sculpture sold at Christie's despite Egypt's outrage
6 Jul  
A 3,000-year-old sculpture of Tutankhamun was auctioned off by Christie's for nearly $6 million, despite Cairo calling on the UK government to stop the sale. Egypt claimed the relic was illegally taken from the country.
Kenya sentences 3 for role in Garissa University terror attack
4 Jul  
A court in Nairobi has sentenced one man to life in prison and two others to 41 years for abetting the second deadliest attack in the country's history. The 2015 attack at Garissa University left at least 148 dead.
Ethiopia's ethnic violence shows Abiy's vulnerability
2 Jul  
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed looks increasingly vulnerable as he faces deep divisions in the ruling coalition, simmering ethnic conflicts and millions of internally displaced people.
Mali: 23 dead in attacks on Fulani communities
2 Jul  
Armed attacks on Fulani communities in central Mali have left 23 dead. The rivalry between Fulani herders and Dogon farmers has escalated in recent years with the rising presence of armed Islamist groups.
4,000 year-old pyramid in Egypt opens to the public
2 Jul  
Egypt's mud brick Lahun pyramid, believed to be built by the 12th dynasty pharaoh Senusret II, is now open to visitors.
Special report: 'Ebola in DR Congo: An epidemic of rumours'
1 Jul  
Special report: 'Ebola in DR Congo: An Epidemic of Rumours'
Tunisia: Funeral held for policeman killed in attack
1 Jul  
Tunisia: Funeral held for policeman killed in attack.
Suppliers and clients flip their wigs over Tanzania's new tax on hair extensions
30 Jun  
In Africa, the huge "dry hair" market of weaves, extensions, and wigs crafted from everything from synthetic fibre to human or yak hair is worth billions of dollars. Tanzania's government has announced a 25% tax "dry hair" imports which have women and industry stakeholders up in arms.
Wind power boosts energy supply in Tanzania
30 Jun  
Tamimu Kifungu is a young innovator who wants to solve Tanzania's energy problem with renewables. He is part of a group of self-taught engineers that are designing windmills generating electricity and pumping water.
Gambian former dictator Jammeh 'handpicked' women for rape
30 Jun  
Gambian former dictator Jammeh 'handpicked' women for rape (HRW)