BBC News Africa  

Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.

Africanews  

Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

Africanews  

The body of Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, recognised as the world's youngest reigning monarch, arrived back in Uganda on Friday following his death in the United States at age 34.

allAfrica  

[Bird Story Agency] Internationally recognised after Beyoncé wore her designs, Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is now looking beyond fashion. Through Pokou, she is combining Baoulé history, local craftsmanship and artificial intelligence to build an African-owned creative universe spanning clothing, film, art, architecture and digital experiences.

BBC News Africa  

The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - the US the only nation to vote against it.

Africanews  

South African civil society groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated.

BBC News Africa  

The authorities are yet to determine an official death toll, but some reports say at least 37 are dead.

Africanews  

Director Elegance Bratton says the film challenges the idea that social change requires perfect allies.

This Is Africa  

Zambia’s 2026 election delivered Hakainde Hichilema a decisive victory, but exposed troubling weaknesses in electoral transparency and institutional trust. Dr Blessing Vava argues that the deeper test now lies with SADC: whether regional election observation can evolve from documenting democratic shortcomings to ensuring they are actually corrected.

Africanews  

US striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

Africanews  

African migrants who are stranded in Yemen as the country's border with Saudi Arabia remains closed are facing an unfolding humanitarian crisis worsened by depleting aid supplies, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

BBC News Africa  

Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.

allAfrica  

[Bird Story Agency] As rainfall becomes less predictable, researchers are developing improved seed, testing more efficient irrigation and using digital tools to track water losses. Getting these solutions to farmers could protect harvests and provide Ethiopia's textile factories with more locally grown fibre.

Design Indaba  

Riksbyggen and creative agency BBDO Nordics makes Sweden’s housing crisis tangible

Design Indaba  

Riksbyggen and creative agency BBDO Nordics makes Sweden’s housing crisis tangible

Design Indaba  

A youth centre designed to give back public space to the city

Design Indaba  

A youth centre designed to give back public space to the city

Africanews  

Member states of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification met in Ulaanbaatar to find solutions and funds for reversing the process of land degradation that already affects 40% of soil on the planet. It ended in the 1.3 billion dollar pledge for Green projects.

Africanews  

A Nigerian court has heard new details about the road crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua’s team, with the driver accused of causing the collision denying the charges against him.

Design Indaba  

German designer Simon Weckert designs anti-AI surveillance shirt

Design Indaba  

German designer Simon Weckert designs anti-AI surveillance shirt