George Osodi, a Nigerian artist and former photographer, earned international recognition for his photographs of his country – especially a series in which he exposed some of the injustices taking place in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.

African shoot

Why are most of the African continent's best known images taken by Westerners?

As the pressure mounts, players shuffle the metals balls between their hands faster and faster, presumably to alleviate tension.

Anyone for a game of petanque?

Australians are catching on to French game of petanque, one of the few sports where you can hold a glass of wine while you play. Should the French win their bid to have it included in the Olympics, its popularity Down Under will grow.