'My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup18 June 2026Ian WilliamsBBC Sport AfricaBBCNestory Irankunda, Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies are representing Australia, Germany and Canada respectively at the World Cup - and all have links to Africa as refugeesWhen Antonio Rudiger entered the fr…

Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak15 June 2026Anne SoyMongbwalu and RwamparaBBC"Grace has been shown to us," sing health workers at the epicentre of DR Congo's Ebola outbreakBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusHealth

'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa17 June 2026Nomsa Maseko,BBC Africa, DurbanandMarco OriuntoThuthuka Zondi / BBCEsnat Joseph said a gang of men came to her home in Durban to threaten the family - forcing her to flee with her tripletsBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is A…

'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely17 June 2026Anne SoyBunia, DR CongoAmensisa Ifa / BBCNone of the usual crowds attend burials in this Bunia cemetery at the momentBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virusDiseaseVi…

…the player would be part of the travelling party for their second Group E game.The AFP news agency has reported that Canadian officials had delayed Wahi's visa authorisation after requesting more information about his legal situation, before rubber-stamping his entry."The necessary authorisations for his entry into Can…

Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power19 June 2026Wycliffe MuiaandAlfred LasteckEPA-EFEPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa was due to step down in 2028 when his second term expires BBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaZimbabwe

Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital19 June 2026Firehiwot Kassa,BBC AmharicandMichael Teferi,BBC AfricaUmer ChaneThe video, filmed by a nurse at the hospital, captured Markos' concern for the chickenBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaEthiopia

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'19 June 2026Emery MakumenoBBC Africa, KinshasaReutersEbola is spread by contact with bodily fluidsBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaDemocratic Republic of CongoEbola virus

UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC19 June 2026Steve SwannSociety reporterBBCDiezani Alison-Madueke was the first female president of the oil exporters' group OpecBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaNigeriaAfricaNigeria oilOil & Gas industry

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa19 June 2026Damian ZaneHoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesBBC Africa podcastsFocus on AfricaThis Is AfricaAfricaSouth AfricaUnited States

…the glasses at Unpacked, you might not be able to buy them right away. Samsung’s own newsroom says the first collections are scheduled to launch this fall in select markets. Some reports expect a tease in July followed by a proper launch later, similar to how Samsung handled the Galaxy XR headset and Galaxy Ring before…

…been confirmed, though. A Samsung Health app overhaul. On June 4, 2026, Samsung's Global Newsroom announced a major update to the Samsung Health app, rolling out from June 8. Samsung says the update showcases the key health features of its upcoming Galaxy Watch, though it stopped short of naming the device. Hon Pak, wh…

…a woman in 2023. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who denies the charge, welcomed the news, writing on X that he had been “waiting for this trial since day one.” “At last, I’ll be able to speak,” he said. – Iranian complaints – Off the field, Iran’s football federation said on Thursday it will lodge a complaint with F…

…pleaded guilty to the five counts preferred against him by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the judgement was delivered on Tuesday in the charge number: FHC/KNJ/CR/985/2026, filed by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice. The judge senten…

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…Meanwhile, the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, while addressing newsmen in Osogbo, said the Federal High Court judgement has been appealed and an application for the stay of execution of the judgement is already before the court. Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola, who spoke for ALGON Chairman Samuel Idowu,…

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…showing it on its streaming platform. By that time, Masters of the Universe will be old news and a sequel may already be well into production so Amazon doesn't want French subscribers to have to wait that long.Instead, it has skipped the theatrical run entirely in France and will release Masters of the Universe there d…

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…- As Israeli Attacks Threaten DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Jun 19, 2026, 10:01am EDTJun 19, 2026, 10:59am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump warned Iran is "FINISHED" and would "get no money" out of the newly signed deal with the U.S. after the two sides cancelled…

…Comment-Here's What He SaidByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Jun 19, 2026, 04:37pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump doubled down on his claims that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged" for a photo with him at this week's G7 summit, according to NBC…

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…Rating Holds Steady At 37% Amid Iran DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Jun 19, 2026, 12:42pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump's approval rating is unchanged from last month in the latest poll taken as the U.S. reached an agreement with Iran to end the war-though the m…

…mining tradeThe first mention of a football team in Pachuca came in 1892, with a local newspaper article reporting on a reorganisation of the team due to a "schism"."There had been a rift between those in Pachuca and 'the mountain men', meaning those in Real del Monte."When I read this I laughed, I thought 'how Cornish…