Morocco in last push for 2026 votes

The hosts of the 2026 World Cup bid could be announced on Wednesday as a 'United Bid' of Canada, the US and Mexico aims to beat a bid from Morocco.

The UK health tax hurting foreign nurses

A Kenyan nurse says a charge on migrant workers is forcing families like his to split up.

How a stick protects Oromo women in Ethiopia

The "Siinque" is a stick that is handed down from generation to generation by Oromo women in Ethiopia.

2018 World Cup preview: Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal & Tunisia

We assess whether Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal or Tunisia could spring a surprise and finally take a team from the continent beyond the quarter-finals.

Life on board the Aquarius migrant rescue ship

A former volunteer describes caring for hundreds of migrants crammed on a ship in the Mediterranean.

Scientists shocked by mysterious deaths of ancient trees

Many of the oldest and largest specimens of Africa's baobab tree have died over the past 12 years.

Scientists shocked by mysterious deaths of ancient trees

Many of the oldest and largest specimens of Africa's baobab tree have died over the past 12 years.

Senegal beat South Korea 2-0 in warm-up match

Moussa Konate scores as Senegal prepare for their World Cup opener next week with victory over South Korea in Austria.

Former Ghana FA boss Kwesi Nyantakyi resigns from Caf and Fifa

Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi resigns from his posts with Caf and Fifa after being filmed apparently accepting cash by an undercover reporter.

Spain to accept disputed migrant ship Aquarius

PM Pedro Sánchez will give "safe harbour" to hundreds of migrants caught in an international row.