Nigeria Ore road helicopter ‘picked up stroke victim’

Image caption The helicopter stopping in the middle of traffic drew a crowd A man who was picked up by a helicopter in the middle of a huge traffic jam in Nigeria had suffered a stroke, the helicopter company has told the BBC. The video from Sunday spread widely on social media, with many speculating […]

Riyad Mahrez and wife ordered to pay former nanny

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Riyad Mahrez celebrates with his wife Rita after winning the 2015-16 Premier League title with Leicester The Manchester City and Algeria footballer Riyad Mahrez and his wife Rita have been ordered to pay more than £3,600 in unpaid wages to their children’s former nanny. The couple “made an unauthorised […]

Riyad Mahrez and wife ordered to pay former nanny

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Riyad Mahrez celebrates with his wife Rita after winning the 2015-16 Premier League title with Leicester The Manchester City and Algeria footballer Riyad Mahrez and his wife Rita have been ordered to pay more than £3,600 in unpaid wages to their children’s former nanny. The couple “made an unauthorised […]

What’s happening at the Cup of Nations today

Mohamed Salah (left) and Egypt are looking to build on their opening-day win over Zimbabwe Africa Cup of Nations holders Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Ismailia. Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target for Ghana but the Black Stars had to settle for a […]

What’s happening at the Cup of Nations today

Mohamed Salah (left) and Egypt are looking to build on their opening-day win over Zimbabwe Africa Cup of Nations holders Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Ismailia. Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target for Ghana but the Black Stars had to settle for a […]

What’s happening at the Cup of Nations today

Mohamed Salah (left) and Egypt are looking to build on their opening-day win over Zimbabwe Africa Cup of Nations holders Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Ismailia. Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target for Ghana but the Black Stars had to settle for a […]

What’s happening at the Cup of Nations today

Mohamed Salah (left) and Egypt are looking to build on their opening-day win over Zimbabwe Africa Cup of Nations holders Cameroon made a winning start to their title defence on Tuesday, beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in Ismailia. Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target for Ghana but the Black Stars had to settle for a […]

Beauty queen ‘raped by Gambia’s ex-President Jammeh’

Image copyright Fatou Jallow Image caption Fatou “Toufah” Jallow says she fled The Gambia after she was raped and now lives in Canada A 23-year-old former beauty queen in The Gambia, Fatou “Toufah” Jallow, has said she was raped by ex-President Yahya Jammeh when he was in office. Her testimony is part of a Human […]

Beauty queen ‘raped by Gambia’s ex-President Jammeh’

Image copyright Fatou Jallow Image caption Fatou “Toufah” Jallow says she fled The Gambia after she was raped and now lives in Canada A 23-year-old former beauty queen in The Gambia, Fatou “Toufah” Jallow, has said she was raped by ex-President Yahya Jammeh when he was in office. Her testimony is part of a Human […]

Africa Cup of Nations: Ayew brothers on target as Ghana draw with Benin

Ghana captain Andre Ayew equalised for the Black Stars following Mickael Pote’s early opener Andre and Jordan Ayew were both on target as 10-man Ghana were forced to settle for a draw against Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mickael Pote gave Benin a shock lead after two minutes but Black Stars captain Andre […]