DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors

09.06.2026 01:30 Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.

Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA

09.06.2026 01:30 Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.

Kenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national park

08.06.2026 19:46 Activists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.

'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

08.06.2026 13:46 Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.

Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns

08.06.2026 13:46 Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.

South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration

08.06.2026 01:45 He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.

Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna

07.06.2026 19:45 Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth £21.5m.

Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout

07.06.2026 19:45 The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.

'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia

07.06.2026 07:45 Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

06.06.2026 13:30 A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me

06.06.2026 13:30 Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour

05.06.2026 19:15 He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.

Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple

05.06.2026 19:15 There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down

05.06.2026 13:15 Only two survived after trekking more than 50km across the desert to alert the authorities.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

04.06.2026 12:30 The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.