South Africa: Undertakers take strike action
Funeral directors and funeral workers are demanding better working conditions and pay.
In Mali opposition group M5-RFP has rejected a transition deal which had been set out as a way forward.
The country's military leadership agreed to establish an 18-month interim government until an election could take place.
But the M5-RFP group, which took part in the negotiations, said the resulting document was an attempt by military leaders to "grab and confiscate power".
Paul Rusesabagina, the man who inspired the film Hotel Rwanda has appeared in Court in Rwanda to face terrorism related charges.
And Nigerian musician Fireboy DML talks about developing his latest album.
(Credit: Getty Images)
Last on
Broadcast
- Mon 14 Sep 202017:06GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Africa Today Podcast
Download the daily news on your phone
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
