Nigeria Facebook ‘wedding’ sparks death threats in Kano

Image copyright AFP Image caption The religious police launched a search for Sanusi Abudullahi after they heard news of the mock wedding Four men in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have received death threats for organising a mock wedding on Facebook that was deemed offensive to Islam. The groom, Sanusi Abdullahi, confessed to having “jokingly” […]

Nigeria Facebook ‘wedding’ sparks death threats in Kano

Image copyright AFP Image caption The religious police launched a search for Sanusi Abudullahi after they heard news of the mock wedding Four men in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have received death threats for organising a mock wedding on Facebook that was deemed offensive to Islam. The groom, Sanusi Abdullahi, confessed to having “jokingly” […]

Iranian boats ‘tried to intercept British tanker’

Image copyright Reuters Image caption The HMS Montrose is reported to have driven off the Iranian boats Iranian boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf – before being driven off by a Royal Navy ship, the Ministry of Defence has said. HMS Montrose moved between the three boats and the tanker […]

The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame

Media captionThe singing Uber driver is now set for the opera stage A South African Uber driver who loves belting out arias at full volume for his passengers has found fame and a career in opera – thanks to a viral video of a performance in his cab. A clip of Menzi Mngoma singing Verdi’s […]

The South African Uber driving singing his way to opera fame

Media captionThe singing Uber driver is now set for the opera stage A South African Uber driver who loves belting out arias at full volume for his passengers has found fame and a career in opera – thanks to a viral video of a performance in his cab. A clip of Menzi Mngoma singing Verdi’s […]

Sudan: Is it being exploited by foreign powers?

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sudanese crowds celebrate the recent power-sharing deal Opposition leaders in Sudan say its military rulers are being exploited by foreign powers, eager to take advantage of the country’s natural resources and strategic location. A power-sharing deal has recently been reached between the military and opposition groups – but Sudan’s […]

Sudan: Is it being exploited by foreign powers?

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sudanese crowds celebrate the recent power-sharing deal Opposition leaders in Sudan say its military rulers are being exploited by foreign powers, eager to take advantage of the country’s natural resources and strategic location. A power-sharing deal has recently been reached between the military and opposition groups – but Sudan’s […]

Sudan: Is it being exploited by foreign powers?

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sudanese crowds celebrate the recent power-sharing deal Opposition leaders in Sudan say its military rulers are being exploited by foreign powers, eager to take advantage of the country’s natural resources and strategic location. A power-sharing deal has recently been reached between the military and opposition groups – but Sudan’s […]

Tabisha Esperance – the fashion designer cutting a future after war

When Tabisha Esperance fled war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, all she could think about was safety for her and her family. After settling the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, she started thinking about how to create a career. She discovered she had a flair for design, and now proudly calls herself the “best […]

Tabisha Esperance – the fashion designer cutting a future after war

When Tabisha Esperance fled war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, all she could think about was safety for her and her family. After settling the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, she started thinking about how to create a career. She discovered she had a flair for design, and now proudly calls herself the “best […]