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A selection of the week's best photos highlights significant events across Africa and beyond. Images include people watching wildfires at Table Mountain National Park in South Africa, a Requiem Mass for Pope Francis in Kenya, and fashion showcased during South Africa Fashion Week. Other notable moments feature a performance by the Kivu Dancers' Collective in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the London Marathon where Sabastian Sawe from Kenya won, and a climate action project in...

Walter Tebogo Letsie Controversy Walter Tebogo Letsie, the chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, faces backlash following accusations of making "unfounded and defamatory" statements about the University of Limpopo during media interviews. The remarks have sparked criticism and raised concerns regarding their impact on the university's reputation. Letsie's comments have drawn attention, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny and accountability of public figures in their commentary on educational institutions. Full Article

Ghana's national cathedral project, initiated by former President Nana Akufo-Addo with a $58 million public investment, remains largely unbuilt, symbolizing economic mismanagement as the country faces severe financial distress. Designed by celebrity architect David Adjaye, the project stalled at its foundations, attracting criticism and becoming a political issue after Akufo-Addo's pledge to God to construct it if elected. The new government has since halted funding, deeming the cathedral unnecessary amid ongoing economic challenges, while the...

In January, a migrant boat was rescued off the North African coast after 14 days lost at sea, resulting in approximately 50 deaths, many due to smuggler deceit about safe routes to Europe. BBC Verify tracked Fadi Gujjar, a smuggler who boasted a careful online presence while exploiting desperate migrants from Pakistan, including Sufian Ali and Atif Shahzad, who tragically died on the journey. Survivors revealed that Gujjar falsely promised safe passage, but once in...

Bertram Hill & Tamasin FordBBC Africa EyeThe BBC has identified members of Kenya's security forces responsible for the shooting deaths of unarmed anti-tax protesters outside parliament on June 25, 2024. Despite the constitutional right to protest and public outcry, there has been no accountability or report from the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, following a parliamentary directive for an investigation. The analysis reveals a detailed timeline of events, including the chaotic atmosphere as protesters clashed with...

The home of missing Joshlin Smith was destroyed by fire shortly after Judge Nathan Erasmus convicted her mother, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, her partner, Jacquen "Boeta" Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn, of kidnapping and trafficking in the Western Cape High Court on Friday. The timing of the fire raises questions about its connection to the recent convictions. This incident adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation into Joshlin's disappearance. Full Article