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The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advice, warning against all travel to 36 countries due to conflicts and other risks. Travellers who ignore the advice risk invalidating their insurance and facing limited consular assistance. The advice covers both whole countries and specific regions, with some destinations now under 'all but essential travel' advisories.
The UK Foreign Office has issued travel warnings against all travel to 36 countries and all-but-essential travel advice for others, citing risks such as armed conflict, civil unrest, and natural disasters. Travellers are warned that going against the advice invalidates insurance and complicates consular help.
The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said he will not run against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either recognize he has lost support or face a challenger in March's election. The warning follows the abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which drew accusations of 'deception' from three confederations. Ceferin also faced criticism over Donald Trump's intervention in a red-card decision, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino continued to court support among smaller football nations.
Manchester United's 2026-27 Premier League campaign opened with a surprise 2-0 loss at newly promoted Hull City, dampening expectations around Michael Carrick's revamped side. Despite new signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, United struggled, conceding twice from set-pieces and prompting criticism from pundits and former players.
Punjab FC have signed Cameroonian centre-forward Raphaël Messi Bouli on a contract running until May 31, 2027. The 34-year-old, who has no connection to Lionel Messi, returns to the Indian Super League after previous stints with Kerala Blasters, East Bengal, and Jamshedpur. His signing adds experience and attacking depth to Punjab FC's squad.
Six armed pirates hijacked an oil products tanker off Yemen and steered it toward Somalia, a Somali maritime security official said, in the sixth commercial vessel seized since April in a resurgence of piracy in the region. The Eritrean-flagged Sibu 1 was carrying 20 crew members, and had been sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury last year over alleged ties to an Iranian 'shadow fleet.'
Dangote Group has offered East African nations a combined 30% stake in its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda have expressed interest, with potential regional investment reaching $1.5 billion. The $20 billion project is slated for a September groundbreaking.
In 1986, a limnic eruption at Lake Nyos in Cameroon released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide, killing 1,746 people and thousands of animals. Four decades later, scientists have largely neutralised the threat through de-gassing, but the disaster reshaped understanding of volcanic lakes worldwide.
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, has returned to Yaoundé after more than 10 weeks abroad, ending intense speculation about his health and the country's leadership. The world's oldest serving head of state arrived from Geneva with First Lady Chantal Biya, greeted by ruling party supporters. The prolonged absence had sparked opposition criticism and questions about succession, given the absence of a vice-president.
Manchester United have made a bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with reports suggesting a fee of £60m plus add-ons or £65m. The Cameroon international is expected to join despite a difficult last season, and could become United's third midfield signing of the summer.
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m with Brighton for midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the Cameroon international set to undergo a medical. The deal, which includes £65m upfront plus £5m in add-ons, is expected to be completed soon despite the player nursing an ankle injury.
The UN reports that 907 aid workers were victims of violence in 2025, with 350 killed, as armed drones increasingly target humanitarian operations in conflict zones. Gaza remains the deadliest context for the third consecutive year, with 186 aid workers killed.
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
A gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic, near the Cameroon border has killed dozens, with officials reporting at least 49 deaths while local sources estimate over 100. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation has been opened into the cause.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against Coventry, seeking a first back-to-back title in 90 years. With rivals Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea undergoing managerial changes, the Gunners’ squad stability and key signings like Bruno Guimaraes put them in a strong position, but injuries and Champions League ambitions add uncertainty.
Scottie Scheffler won the St Jude Championship by eight shots, his 21st PGA Tour title and first since January. A week later at the BMW Championship, he struggled with his worst score of the season and a visible club-swinging frustration, though he remains No. 1 in FedEx Cup standings and qualified for the Tour Championship.
Delegates from universities in 17 African countries gathered in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of the Harakati Za Muungano Union, focusing on economic restructuring, political reforms, and integration. Kwame Danquah, President of the International Secretariat, called for sweeping reforms and deeper regional integration, citing statistics on Africa's trade and population.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure as European, Asian, and North American confederations discuss a no-confidence vote and former players call for change, following his abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. Support has come from Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and several national federations, while UEFA's president warns Infantino will face an opponent in next year's election.