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Corniel van Zyl: Cardiff appoint South African as permanent head coach
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (525+ words) South-African born Corniel van Zyl made more more than 150 appearances for Benetton and qualifying on residency to represent Italy. Cardiff have appointed Corniel van Zyl as the new permanent head coach with the South African signing a long-term deal. Van…...
Pope Leo in Algeria at start of major Africa tour
14+ hour, 20+ min ago (1159+ words) Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which…...
BBC Africa Eye uncovers the intimate stories of families living with autism in Malawi
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (561+ words) Life On The Spectrum delves into how families navigate diagnosis, stigma and access to care in Malawi and beyond Life On The Spectrum, a new documentary from BBC World Service's investigative unit, BBC Africa Eye, follows the experiences of families…...
Can Geordin Hill-Lewis broaden the appeal of South Africa's Democratic Alliance?
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (916+ words) The new leader of South Africa's second-largest party has to solve a problem that none of his three immediate predecessors were able to crack: how to extend the Democratic Alliance's popularity beyond its core support mostly made up of white…...
Chagos Islands deal paused due to Donald Trump opposition, minister confirms
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (795+ words) The Chagos Islands deal has been paused indefinitely due to US President Donald Trump pulling his support, foreign minister Stephen Doughty has confirmed. The agreement would see the UK cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius and pay an average…...
BBC Audio | Focus on Africa | Pope Leo XIV begins Africa visit
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (307+ words) Pope Leo XIV has started his 11-day visit of four African countries. The Pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, where he called for peace, forgiveness and justice at the Martyrs monument in the capital. .. Pope Leo XIV begins Africa visit…...
BBC Audio | People Fixing the World | Empowering the LGBT community
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (177+ words) Contains language which may offend. How two projects in Kenya and Spain are helping LGBT communities. Setting up a business can be tricky. There can be many hurdles including lack of access to capital and other unexpected costs. The challenges…...
Four arrested over murder of Scottish businessman in Kenya
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (488+ words) Four men have been arrested over the murder of a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack in Kenya. Campbell Scott, 58, was found dead in Makongo Forest, about 60 miles (96. 5km) from Nairobi, where he had been staying, on 24 February…...
Longleat: World's first safari park celebrates 60 years
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (536+ words) A long-serving worker has shared his memories and favourite animals at a safari park he calls his "first home" as it celebrates 60 years of being open to the public. Back in 1966, Longleat Safari Park opened the first drive-through safari outside…...
Chagos Islands: UK shelves Diego Garcia deal after Trump opposition
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (741+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has shelved his Chagos Islands deal amid worsening relations with Donald Trump after the US failed to formally confirm its approval. Trump had urged Starmer to scrap the deal despite earlier expressing support for the treaty. In…...