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How I became me: award winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga
One of Zimbabwe’s most famous writers tells us about the experiences that shaped her
How I became me: Cameroon mental health advocate Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong Akinboboye
She explains how having ADHD, her family and school bullying have shaped her life
What can Africa expect in 2025?
Our panel of BBC experts discusses what the big stories of next year are likely to be
What were the big news stories of 2024?
Presenter Alan Kasujja is joined by BBC colleagues to discuss the events of last year
How are African festivals shaping the continent’s global influence?
"The power of live entertainment is unmatched"
How I became me: Bishop of Lesotho Dr Vicentia Kgabe
“I was called ambitious, that I was too ambitious and I’m going to be a problem”
How I became me: Ethiopia’s trailblazing Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi
Meaza Ashenafi reflects on the moments that shaped her ground-breaking career
How I became me: Dr Aminata Toure, Senegal’s ‘ambitious’ former PM
“I pay tribute to African women’s resilience... they carry their duties without whining”
How a 20-Year-Old South African became the world’s youngest MasterChef
“My age was the most talked-about thing, but I turned it into my strength"
How will homeless people in South Africa spend Christmas?
There are about 50 000 people living on the streets in the country's major cities
