Hong Kong records hottest day ever as Typhoon Dolphin fuels heatwave↗
Observatory says 36.9C posted on Sunday is city’s highest official temperature since its records began 142 years ago, with storm driving intense heat in region Hong Kong has officially recorded its highest ever temperature as Typhoon…
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC↗
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
Crocodiles attacks increase in Kenya↗
In recent years, Lake Baringo in Kenya’s Rift Valley has risen to levels not seen in decades. Scientists say extreme rainfall linked to climate change is behind the surge, submerging communities and bringing dangerous wildlife closer to…
African quartet secure Women's World Cup places↗
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in Jihadi captivity↗
In Nigeria, people rescued this week after being held captive by jihadists are speaking out about their ordeal. On Thursday, security forces freed 308 people who had been abducted six months ago in two separate locations in the country’s…
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky↗
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
‘We have no tents or blankets’: Ceuta migrants struggle to survive brutal heat and freezing nights↗
Authorities wrestle with fallout from mass border crossing, as tense Spanish enclave fears it will happen again Along the wide avenues and tree-lined plazas of Ceuta’s centre, there were few hints of the recent events that catapulted the…
Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings↗
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
Spain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy↗
Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to Ceuta Spain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo surpasses 4,000 cases↗
In tonight's programme: A grim new milestone is marked in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also, low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in Gabon's capital Libreville. Finally, rising water levels…
Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee↗
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections↗
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal…
'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'↗
Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Heather Kerr, Country Director for Congo at the International Rescue Committee. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented, not simply because of its scale, but…
Ebola in DR Congo: Childhood deaths rise; hopes raised over new vaccine↗
More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Friday, as health experts urged trials of the only vaccine against the disease to halt further spread of the rare…
Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art↗
In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into…
‘Sudan is losing another generation’ to war, Mohammed warns↗
More than 1,000 days of war in Sudan have left millions of children out of school, displaced or exposed to grave violations, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Friday, calling for renewed action to end the conflict.
South Africa's textile industry in crisis after migrant workers fled the country↗
South Africa's textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months, in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. The campaign led by anti-immigrant group March and March…
The Mediterranean’s own odyssey: An ecological treasure feels the strain↗
More than 2,500 years after Homer’s epic was first told, Christopher Nolan's blockbuster retelling of The Odyssey has brought the journey back to big screens worldwide. But, behind the sweeping plot is another character facing an odyssey…
Over 300 abductees freed in Nigeria's 'largest single-day rescue operation'↗
At least 308 people abducted in different attacks in the northern part of Nigeria were rescued, the country’s president said August 5. Those rescued include 163 people abducted from Woro community in February 2026, and 145 people kidnapped…
Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?↗
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?
Ebola death toll tops 1.800 in DRC↗
Turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to spread rapidly. Africa’s top health agency announced Thursday that it will roll out a vaccine targeting a previous Ebola strain, in an effort to help…
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity↗
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
308 abductees freed from separate attacks in northern Nigeria↗
Nigerian security forces say they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers…
Ebola virus behind massive outbreak in DRC could be mutating, officials say↗
Cases have passed 4,000 and health watchdog plans to go door to door to find patients in major response escalation The virus causing a massive outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be mutating, health officials…
Nigerian security forces free more than 300 hostages in ‘largest single-day recovery’↗
President hails operation to rescue captives held in dense forests of Kainji Lake national park in north-central region Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 abducted people in what the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hailed as…
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum↗
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon The US state department is to shut five foreign consulates and missions across Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean, drawing…
Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120m↗
Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (£120m).
India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi↗
Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalists Bangladesh has lashed out at India for allowing the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi,…
Why has Salah chosen to join Trabzonspor?↗
Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.
Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones↗
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phone The Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the…