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A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.

The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment.

The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment.

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus defends captain Siya Kolisi after Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti made comments about the player's weight.

The first contingent of Kenyan police officers have arrived in the Caribbean nation.

The first contingent of Kenyan police officers have arrived in the Caribbean nation.

Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.

Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.

At least five people have been killed, according to the Kenya Medical Association.

Protests have been sparked by plans to increase several different taxes.

Ahead of the National Basketball Association draft beginning on Wednesday, the BBC World Service picks out four players to watch.

Kenya: Live BBC report interrupted by gunman

Kenyan tennis player Angella Okutoyi has launched an appeal to organisers in a bid to feature at the Paris Olympic Games.

South Africa recall two-time World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi for next month's Test series against Ireland.

Conservationists have found a way to restore a reef off one of Zanzibar's islands.

A German girl organises a big contribution to a South African charity tackling period-poverty issues.

World champions South Africa ease to a five-try victory against a spirited Wales side at Twickenham.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in December 2025 and January 2026, but the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will be in 2025.