Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move

05.08.2026 21:15 Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.

Ugandans among athletes 'missing' after Commonwealth Games

05.08.2026 15:15 Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges

05.08.2026 15:15 Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record

05.08.2026 15:15 Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

05.08.2026 15:15 The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

05.08.2026 02:00 A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard

04.08.2026 20:00 Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.

Zimbabwe funeral held for family believed to have been murdered in the UK

04.08.2026 20:00 Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

04.08.2026 20:00 About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease

04.08.2026 20:00 Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Final medal table as Nigeria lead for Africa at Glasgow 2026

04.08.2026 13:00 Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.

Ex-refugee's 'full circle' Commonwealth Games win

04.08.2026 13:00 Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.

EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings

04.08.2026 13:00 Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.

Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service

04.08.2026 13:00 It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

04.08.2026 06:30 Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.