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Fifa cleared DRC goalkeeper to play at World Cup despite eligibility concerns
Fifa reportedly allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to play at this summer’s World Cup despite investigators finding that goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the process to represent the country. Mpasi played in the tournament, including against England, and no punishment was imposed on the Congolese football federation. The dispute followed Nigeria’s…
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Nigeria crash kills 32; Paris protests rattle euro zone
Nigeria mourns 32 after military aircraft crash; Paris protests send euro to 17-month low amid debt crisis. Prostate cancer diagnoses among under-50s surge 305 per cent in England.
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Tyla says Afrobeats label erases Africa’s musical diversity
South African pop star Tyla used her 2024 MTV VMAs acceptance speech to criticise how the Western music industry inappropriately lumps all African music under the umbrella term “Afrobeats.” Her concerns resonate with many prominent African artists, including Tems, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, who argue the label obscures the continent’s genuine musical diversity and disconnects…
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Hasnat Khan seen publicly after memoir reveals Diana’s South Africa plans
Earl Spencer’s memoir has revealed that his sister Princess Diana dreamed of moving to South Africa with heart surgeon Dr Hasnat Khan, seeking to escape the constraints of royal life. Diana referred to Khan as her “Mr Wonderful” and even explored employment opportunities for him at hospitals near Cape Town during a visit in March…
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Tinubu orders national mourning after 32 die in Ondo military crash
A Nigerian military aircraft crashed in southern Ondo State on Monday, killing all 32 people aboard. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation, as the disaster became one of Nigeria’s deadliest air crashes in recent years. The aircraft was carrying 25 passengers and seven crew on a routine flight…
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Seven-part documentary showcases Africa’s wildlife and conservation work
National Geographic has launched a seven-episode documentary series titled Africa: Earth’s Wild Home, narrated by acclaimed actress Wunmi Mosaku. The four-year production documents diverse African wildlife and ecosystems across nearly 30 countries. It marks the beginning of an ambitious franchise intended to showcase the wildlife and environments of all seven continents. The production team captured…
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Inua Ellams’s play explores slavery and upheaval in pre-colonial Sokoto
Inua Ellams’s new play Once Upon A Time In Sokoto chronicles pre-colonial West African history across 24 scenes from 1865 to 1903, centring on the Sokoto Caliphate and its emirates. The production uses traditional storytelling techniques and Hausa language to explore themes of intra-African slavery, feminism, and colonial disruption, with the audience learning alongside two…
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Green members approve motion describing Zionism as racism, sparking dispute
The Green Party members have approved a motion describing Zionism as racism, with 1,022 voting in favour and 813 against. The decision has triggered significant controversy, with three former party leaders—Caroline Lucas, Adrian Ramsay and Carla Denyer—warning it would alienate Jewish members and divide the party. The motion also calls for Israel to be treated…
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TPLF forces leave Mekelle as Ethiopian army advances
Tigray rebel forces say they have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, as fighting with Ethiopia’s national army approaches. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it moved its forces because of concerns for civilians; residents told the BBC that pro-government forces now control the city. The withdrawal marks a major shift in renewed fighting…
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Passengers thwart cockpit attack as Flydubai co-pilot injures captain
Passengers intervened after a Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and the aircraft went into a steep descent, according to the article. The writer reflects on the courage of those on board, including a passenger who entered the cockpit, and on how the incident can intensify anxiety about flying. The article says 182 passengers and crew…