The African athletes ‘missing’ in Australia

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Arcangeline Fouodji Sonkbou is one of missing Cameroon athletes It has been just over a month since several athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Australia disappeared. The first to be reported missing were eight teammates from the Cameroon delegation. However the estimated number is now between 20 and 100. […]

The African athletes ‘missing’ in Australia

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Arcangeline Fouodji Sonkbou is one of missing Cameroon athletes It has been just over a month since several athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Australia disappeared. The first to be reported missing were eight teammates from the Cameroon delegation. However the estimated number is now between 20 and 100. […]

Nigerian students ‘tied to cross and whipped’ for being late

Image copyright Punch Newspapers Image caption A police spokesman described the punishment as “a barbaric act” Three people have been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly tying late students to crosses and flogging them with horsewhips on a Nigerian roadside. The three – including the headteacher – were taken into custody after a police officer stumbled […]

Nigerian students ‘tied to cross and whipped’ for being late

Image copyright Punch Newspapers Image caption A police spokesman described the punishment as “a barbaric act” Three people have been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly tying late students to crosses and flogging them with horsewhips on a Nigerian roadside. The three – including the headteacher – were taken into custody after a police officer stumbled […]

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward’s boots become museum exhibit

Salah’s boots will be displayed among statues of Egyptian pharaohs and ancient artifacts Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will be honoured with his own exhibit in the British Museum’s Egyptian collection. The Egypt international has impressed this season, winning the Premier League golden boot with a record 32 goals. His boots will go on display in […]

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward’s boots become museum exhibit

Salah’s boots will be displayed among statues of Egyptian pharaohs and ancient artifacts Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will be honoured with his own exhibit in the British Museum’s Egyptian collection. The Egypt international has impressed this season, winning the Premier League golden boot with a record 32 goals. His boots will go on display in […]

DR Congo Ebola outbreak: WHO in emergency talks as cases spread

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Suspected cases are being treated at isolation hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo The World Health Organization (WHO) is to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the risk of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo. A panel will decide on Friday whether to declare a “public health […]

Nigerian students ‘tied to cross and whipped’ for being late

Image copyright Punch Newspapers Image caption A police spokesman described the punishment as “a barbaric act” Three people have been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly tying late students to crosses and flogging them with horsewhips on a Nigerian roadside. The three – including the headteacher – were taken into custody after a police officer stumbled […]

Burundi votes on longer presidential terms

Image copyright AFP Image caption Pierre Nkurunziza has been president since 2005 Burundi goes to the polls on 17 May to vote in a constitutional referendum, which could extend President Pierre Nkurunziza’s rule to 2034. Here’s why the vote has become a contentious issue: Who is President Nkurunziza? He is a former rebel leader who […]

Lionel Messi fever hits South Africa as Barcelona beat Mamelodi

Media playback is not supported on this device Barcelona are in South Africa to play Mamelodi Sundowns in the Mandela Cup. South Africa has been awash with Lionel Messi fever for the past three days as the Argentina star made a fleeting visit with his Barcelona team. The five-time World Player of the Year made […]