Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa? How Malawian schoolgirls deal with menstruation periods+++Ending period poverty by using banana fiber pads

Early voting is already underway in South Africa, so we preview the election in Africa's most advanced economy. From power cuts to mass unemployment, there is plenty to irk voters. But will this translate into the African National Congress losing its political grip on the Rainbow Nation?

From military rule to civilian rule, Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby begins new term as president. So what does this new presidency mean for the future of Chad and the region as a whole?

Ahead of elections in South Africa, young voters see a bleak future. Why is that the case and what needs to change?

How does the online market place in Africa compare to the global e-commerce market? What is the future of the sector?

South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care

Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia+++Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate social media

May 17 is the international day against homophobia. Here in Germany, an initiative by a former football player aims to encourage footballers to embrace their sexuality. But what implications could that have on their careers?

Zimbabwe became the latest African country to unveil a new currency when it unveiled the ZiG in April. The move was aimed at fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. But will it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.

Global cocoa prices are skyrocketing, but is that a blessing or a curse to cocoa farmers in Ghana, the Ivory Coast and other parts of West Africa?