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
John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.
John Hlophe and 57 other MPs are sworn in as the MK party ends its boycott of parliament.
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.
President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent.
The demonstrations were sparked by plans to introduce a series of new taxes and raise others.
The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children.
Rokia Traoré has been involved in a long-running dispute with her ex-partner over custody of their child.