Yoga’s Twisted History
Take a deep breath for a new reality. Lisa Bent reveals how, despite the general belief that Yoga originates from India, it was first practised by an ancient Black civilization.
Ethiopia’s Hidden Weavers
Five barefoot young boys were walking to town to look for work when they were apprehended by the police, in a cat-and-mouse battle to stamp out child labour among traditional weavers who produce Ethiopia's famous, white 'shamma' shawls.
Prominent Egyptian Actor’s Transgender Son Stirs Debate
Hesham Selim’s son hopes spotlight on him changes views.
Kenya Floods Drowns Rice Supply
Restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic, stocks may run short.
Cassava Hand Sanitiser Brings Zambian Windfall
Farmers growing drought-hardy cassava are reaping a windfall as it is turned into sanitiser.
Illegal South African Miners Hiding Underground Face Hunger
South African miners fight hunger during lockdown by dodging police and digging for gold below ground.
Millions Of Africans Face Hunger During Coronavirus Lockdowns
An extended lockdown to fight the new coronavirus in Nigeria's biggest city, Lagos, has left him stranded and millions of Africans face hunger.
South African Waste Picker On Life Under Coronavirus Lockdown
"We have been asking the government for protective gear for a long time, even before the coronavirus. Now we have to find our own solutions’ says South African waste picker.
Lessons From Ebola, West Africa Prepares For Coronavirus
West African countries are using community health systems set up after the Ebola outbreak to detect and prevent the spread of coronavirus in remote areas.
Coronavirus: African Countries Urged To Improve Water Access
People globally are being told to wash their hands to fight the spread of coronavirus but in Africa many can't because they do not have water access.
Togo: Voodoo And Vibes In West Africa
Officially the Togolese Republic, Togo is one of the smallest countries in Africa, bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north.