Somalia floods: Bodies unearthed and bridges swept away

Graveyards, bridges and harvests are swept away in the worst floods to hit Somalia in a century.

A rivalry heated by history – the significance of Morocco’s World Cup win over Spain

When Morocco beat Spain at last year's World Cup, it was a result that struck at the core of a long, complicated relationship between the two countries.

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Yoane Wissa nets as DR Congo win opener

Brentford's Yoane Wissa scores as DR Congo begin their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Mauritania.

Oladips: Nigerian rapper dies aged 28

Tributes are being paid to the young rapper who was due to release his new album on Thursday.

Somalia floods ‘once-in-a-century event’, says UN

A year after being gripped by drought, the country is experiencing exceptional flooding.

Guinness World Record: Nigerian sets record for longest wig

Helen Williams had to lay the wig out on a highway in Nigeria so it could be measured.

UK Supreme Court rules Rwanda asylum policy unlawful

The UK's highest court says the plan leaves people at risk of being sent back to unsafe countries.

World Cup trophy safe after South Africa rugby offices burgled

Burglars break into South Africa's Rugby Union headquarters but do not steal any trophies.

World Cup 2026: Ethiopia’s ‘Johnny Vegas’ dreaming big in new federation role

A social media influencer and fixer to football stars hopes he can help Ethiopia reach the Fifa World Cup for the first time.

Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws

Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.