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Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in Congo history
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, according to new government data released on Monday. There have been a total of 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths associated with this outbreak in Congo since May. This tops the previous record set during the 2018 outbreak in the Central African…
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Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media influencer known as “KC Luxury” on suspicion of links to an international drug trafficking network, after seizing nearly $28m (£21m) worth of cocaine destined for the UK. Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, 49, who has around 700,000 Instagram followers and presented himself online as a luxury goods dealer, was detained…
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Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Angélique Kidjo, the acclaimed Beninese singer-songwriter, is set to become the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with a ceremony taking place on 18 August at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard. The honour caps a career spanning decades in which Kidjo, singing in five languages, has become one of…
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Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn’t doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.
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Trump: Released missionary hostage coming home to US
President Trump said Sunday that Kevin Rideout, an American who has been held hostage in Niger, was reunited with his family after months of imprisonment overseas. Rideout, a 50-year-old pilot for a Christian missionary organization, was released from captivity in the West African country with the help of the eastern Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar,…
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What we learned from Wafcon 2026
BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.
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Terra Industries closes $52M seed round to build defense infrastructure for the Global South
African defense tech company Terra Industries announced an additional $18 million in funding, bringing its seed round to $52 million.
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Is All Blacks’ tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?
Is New Zealand’s ‘Greatest Rivalry’ tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
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The Making of Paul Simon’s Most Controversial but Beloved Album
Paul Simon 1965 in London..© Chris Walter.. Paul Simon had pure intentions behind Graceland. He fell in love with South African rhythms and melodies and decided to blend them with his folky sound. Nevertheless, this album landed him in plenty of hot water. The timing of his album’s release shrouded it in controversy. Learn more…
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The Hotspot | Extreme heat has changed elite sport this summer – it must adapt to survive
In today’s newsletter: how climate crisis is affecting athletes and what steps are being taken to protect them from rising temperatures The mercury-shattering European summer pants alongside us on the back straight, looming as we hug the shadows, sweaty sandals on the parched earth. Across Asia, Africa and North America too, inhabitants have endured the…