International News - An African Perspective

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DNA tests to identify children who died in Kenya school fire
One official told journalists some of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition.

Why elections are a bitter pill for many Algerians to swallow
With the military wielding enormous influence over politics, many doubt elections will bring change.

China shifts gear in Africa as it looks to a green future
China looks to invest in clean energy but it is not clear if this will shift the relationship with Africa.

Paris to honour Olympic runner set on fire by ex-boyfriend
Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died on Thursday after being doused in petrol and set alight.

'Our future is over': Forced to flee by a year of war
The BBC sees first-hand the desperation of Sudanese people affected by the civil war and hunger crisis.

German official suggests Rwanda scheme using UK facilities
Germany could use housing funded by the UK to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda, official suggests.

Meet Mauritius' 'Wonder Woman' hoping for Paralympic gold
Meet Noemi Alphonse, the wheelchair racer looking to create history for Mauritius at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Whirling dancers and beauty queens: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

'Running for her family' - Olympian mourned after vicious attack
Friends, family and the athletics community pay tribute to Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei.

Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried
Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.

'No preaching' and other tactics as China woos African leaders
China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

Young workers drive South Africa's video games industry
South Africa has a small but thriving video games industry, helped by plenty of young workers.

China's mission to win African hearts with satellite TV
China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

‘What an able body can do, I can do’ - Nigeria's powerlifting power
Nigerian powerlifter Folashade Oluwafemiayo on the challenges she has overcome to become a Paralympic gold medallist.

Will more stars boycott Dubai over Sudan after rapper Macklemore?
The United Arab Emirates denies accusations of having links to Sudanese paramilitary group, the RSF.

'Black tax' - why some young Africans want to stop sending money back home
Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo's now-deleted rant against giving family members cash renews a debate.

Collapse after collapse - why Lagos buildings keep crashing down
These tragedies keep occurring in Nigeria's megacity, and yet no-one is ever held to account.

Why Ethiopia is so alarmed by an Egypt-Somalia alliance
Tensions flare with the arrival of Egyptian planes in Mogadishu and the planned deployment of troops.

The Belgian who fell in love with African football
New Mali coach Tom Saintfiet on why an African team can win the World Cup – and how European managers can succeed on the continent.

Feathers, flags and foam: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.

Digging riverbeds in Zimbabwe in desperate search for water
The southern Africa region is facing one of the worst droughts in living memory.

Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship
Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.

World's police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia
A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.

‘I found out on social media that my son had died’
Amina's son left Senegal on a boat to reach Spain. His body was found off the Dominican Republic.

The children bearing the brunt of the mpox outbreak
Many of those suffering and being treated at the epicentre of the mpox outbreak are young children.

Famine hits Sudan as peace talks fall short yet again
Aid begins to trickle in but it is far too little, too late, says analyst Alex de Waal.

Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, was doused in petrol after returning home from church.

New Zim boss Nees looks to unlock 'undeniable talent'
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees says his return to the country that hosted his first taste of international management means he has "closed the circle".

Napoli and Galatasaray confirm Osimhen loan deal
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen joins Galatasaray on a season-long loan from Napoli.

Lookman only African nominated for men's Ballon d'Or
Nigeria and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is the only African on the 30-man shortlist for football's most prestigious individual award.

Search begins for African Para Games 2027 host city
A year on from the first event in Ghana, organisers have signed an agreement to help find a host city for the next edition.

The story of Victor Osimhen's transfer saga
The Nigerian is heading to Turkish club Galatasaray on loan, but why was it so hard for the African Player of the Year to find a move after falling out with Napoli?

Ghana coaches stable after car crash
Three Ghana coaches, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, are in a stable condition after a car crash.

Football pays tribute to 'great man' Bamba
The football world is paying tribute to Sol Bamba who has passed away aged 39.

Nigeria football boss says tax issues nixed deal for new coach
The Nigeria Football Federation's deal to appoint German Bruno Labbadia as manager falls through despite having already been announced.

South Africa fight back to stun All Blacks
South Africa overturn a 10-point deficit to come from behind and beat New Zealand in the Rugby Championship.

Paralysis, amputation and Paralympic archery
South African para-archer Shaun Anderson says sport has been his “saviour” following two life-changing accidents and having experienced depression.

Where can Africa win medals at the Paralympics?
Where is Africa likely to pick up medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics and who are the competitors from the continent to watch?

I never left MMA, I haven't left boxing - Ngannou
Heavyweight fighter Francis Ngannou opens the door to continuing in boxing as he prepares to make his return to MMA in October.

Nigerian makes badminton history for Africa
Nigerian Mariam Eniola Bolaji is the first African to win a medal in badminton at the Paralympics.

The tech transforming the Paralympics for disabled fans
From electric scooters to super goggles, how new inventions are helping visitors to Paris 2024 get more out of their Paralympic experience.

Watch: Moment Botswana's president feels weight of giant diamond
Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

The Paralympic table tennis love story
Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

'I never thought someone like me could become Miss South Africa'
Mia le Roux is the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

Husnah Kukundakwe: I hope others will feel courage to join in
Husnah Kukundakwe made history at the Tokyo Paralympic Games as the youngest competitor, age 14. Now the Ugandan Para-swimmer is aiming to become her nation's first female Paralympic medallist.

'My BMX ambition is to give women a voice'
Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

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