Search resumes for schoolchildren swept away by floods

A 14-year-old boy, taken from London to Ghana under false pretenses by his parents due to concerns about criminal influences, has won a Court of Appeal ruling allowing his case against them to be reheard. The court emphasized the importance of considering the child's voice in legal matters, as he feels alienated and desperate to return to the UK. More Context

South Africans are currently facing two misleading health hoaxes circulating on social media: one falsely claims a dangerous new Covid-19 variant, Omicron XBB, while the other incorrectly links a Salmonella outbreak to local eggs. Authorities have confirmed that both claims are untrue and do not pose any immediate threat to public health in South Africa. More Context

China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African countries it has diplomatic relations with, amid concerns over rising US tariffs on African products. This decision, which follows a previous agreement for 33 least developed nations, aims to strengthen trade ties as Africa exported approximately $170bn worth of goods to China in 2023. More Context

Kagiso Rabada, recently returning from a suspension for drug use, redeemed himself with a five-wicket haul at Lord's, moving to fourth on South Africa's all-time Test wicket-takers list with 332 wickets. He acknowledged the challenge of the match conditions but emphasized his commitment to perform well for his country, inspired by South Africa's cricketing legends. More Context

Hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya's Kakuma camp are facing severe malnutrition due to drastic cuts in US funding for the UN's World Food Programme, which has reduced food rations to 30% of the minimum required for health. As conditions deteriorate, families report eating only once a day, and malnourished children fill local hospitals, leading to fears of widespread starvation if aid does not improve. More Context

Dozens have died in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province due to severe weather, including flash floods that swept away a school bus, killing four children and two adults. As of Wednesday, 49 fatalities were confirmed, with ongoing searches for missing individuals amidst widespread displacement and resource shortages in emergency response. A slow-moving storm caused unprecedented rainfall, with one area receiving 9.4 inches in 24 hours, leading to water levels nearly 10 feet high in some...