South Africa train crash: ‘Bodies burnt beyond recognition’

At least 18 people were killed and nearly 270 wounded in the crash and fire, rescue workers say.

Who is vying for control of the Ethiopia Football Federation?

BBC Sport looks at the five candidates vying to be the next president of the Ethiopia Football Federation, one of the founding members of Confederation of African Football.

From slavery to Italy’s fashion world

Bassirou fled Burkina Faso because he feared for his life. His life changed thanks to a project in Italy.

Rising from the ashes

The one thing all Zimbabweans yearn for this year is an economic revival.

Revamped Murray Hotel reopens for business

Responding to the climate of Hong Kong the new design of the Murray Hotel retains its façade while upgrading other aspects of the building

New England’s tallest residential tower takes shape

A new tower designed by Henry N. Cobb is taking shape in Boston, USA

A mountain refuge unfolds…

Suspended above the ground, this structure in Chile forms the point of arrival and departure for mountaineer’s treks in the Andes

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Caf president Ahmad explains why they dropped two awards

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad explains why Caf removed two categories from its awards ceremony.

Equatorial Guinea ‘stops coup attempt by mercenaries’

Mercenaries attempted to launch a coup in the West African country, its government says.