Africa Direct

The traditional role of a king’s interpreter and messenger involves diplomacy, sensitivity and, most of all, trust.

Dr Lwidiko Mhamilawa believes in teaching science through hands-on play, as seen in Tanzania’s STEM-based theme parks.

Documenting the many extraordinary baobab trees around him in Kenya is all-round creative Mbugua Muigai’s passion.

Three generations of female rugby players advocate for the sport for women in Dakar.

Artist Ousmane Sarre learns the traditionally female-crafted Taala leatherwork to connect to his own art.

Rania traces stars at the Oukaimeden observatory in Morocco’s mountains and shares their beauty with villagers below.

An advertising executive during the day and a heavy rocker by night, Ted celebrates the metal community rocking Nairobi.

Metal waste from the sea bed is a source of income for Bruno – but mainly he loves the peace he finds under the water.

Sustainability is the basis of Deborah Nzarubara’s bee business and approach to biodiversity.

Solomon Fatoma, aka Solo’s Beat, creates his music from the sounds he finds all around him.