“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.

Twenty years ago, Congolese man Guy Goma came into the BBC for a job interview but, in a now legendary case of mistaken identity, ended up live on the BBC News Channel. Speaking to BBC Africa, Guy explained how he managed to stay calm under the unexpected pressure of live TV.

美国总统特朗普表示，他将与台湾总统赖清德讨论可能的军售案。此举若成真，将打破外交惯例。自1979年华盛顿与台北断交以来，美国与台湾领导人未曾直接通话。不过，美国一直在军事上支持台湾，以提升其自我防卫的能力。特朗普同时也称赞自己与中国国家主席习近平的关系“非常棒”。上周，他访问了北京，与习近平会晤。