“When I’m darker, nobody sees me. It’s like I am invisible. I’ve always been complimented when I’m lighter.” Focus on Africa Podcast host Charles Gitonga spoke to South African software developer Masheane Sefuthi, who has been on a journey to ‘whiten’ his skin.

"If we carry on like this... we're going to create a situation where economically we're not able to grow."Sir Tony Blair says the current welfare and pension triple-lock policies are 'not affordable', and argues for change in the NHS.

Ghana has rejected a $109m US health deal over data protection concerns.Zimbabwe has also turned down a similar offer.The BBC’s Thomas Naadi explains why some African nations are pushing back.