Wafcon 2024: Ghizlane Chebbak scores hat-trick as Morocco avoid DR Congo upset

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has appointed a team to address traditional leadership disputes in KwaZulu-Natal, comprising MK Party KwaZulu-Natal chairperson Willies Mchunu, retired judge Mjabuliseni Madondo, and former minister S’bu Ndebele, among others. This initiative aims to ensure effective management and resolution of these disputes within the region. Want More Context? 🔎

Juliana GragnaniEditor, BBC Global Disinformation UnitMaria KorenyukBBC Global Disinformation UnitBBCListen to Juliana read this articleJavier Gallardo likes to start his morning watching a classical music programme on television - it is part of his routine, and puts him in the right mood for the day before going to work driving trucks.But one Monday in June, he turned on the television and, instead of music, the screen was filled with images of a warzone. A news...

Nigerian fans of Love Island USA are eagerly anticipating the reunion of couples after the Fiji finale, despite facing accusations of "toxic" behavior and attempts to manipulate voting outcomes. This season's drama, particularly surrounding contestant Huda Mustafa, has sparked significant online engagement, with over 2.1 million tweets from Nigeria, reflecting the country's deep investment in reality TV as a form of cultural expression. Want More Context? 🔎

US authorities informed Kilmar Ábrego García, recently released from custody, of potential deportation to Uganda after he declined a plea deal for human smuggling charges, which would have led to his deportation to Costa Rica. His lawyers claim this is coercive, as he has no ties to Uganda, and he has until Monday to accept the plea or face expedited deportation proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎

Three young sisters, aged nine, 11, and 17, drowned in a rubber boat carrying migrants in the central Mediterranean after it became dangerously overcrowded and began taking on water. While about 65 people were rescued, including their mother and brother, many survivors suffered severe chemical burns, and over 700 have died attempting to cross this route from North Africa this year. Want More Context? 🔎

Nigeria's military has killed 35 jihadists in air strikes near the Cameroon border to prevent attacks on ground troops, amid a decade-long battle against jihadist groups and rising violence. Prominent Nigerians have expressed alarm over increasing violence, citing over 10,200 deaths since President Tinubu took office, and called for a task force to address ongoing conflicts, including Boko Haram's resurgence. Want More Context? 🔎