# women world (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover women world. Page: Feed: --- ## [Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9w4j4zw9vwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago. ## [Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5xdnxppl4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams. ## [Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rewkerdpyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest. ## [Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2e0dl2xkzko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament. ## [Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g5zy4p815o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move. ## [What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz72p75zg4qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-25 · BBC News_ DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict. ## [Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2ze3dz4jro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-24 · BBC News_ Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee. ## [Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrvjn88rxqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-24 · BBC News_ Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing. ## ['101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93e5gyejgdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-24 · BBC News_ Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk. ## [Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cg7k90y8j9no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-24 · BBC News_ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mj0Bk7tm7pgA) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyjmnvdr95o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives. ## [Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24me64n31qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes. ## [Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyq4vyxzxwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey. ## [Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rd1pkdky8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence. ## [Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czxe9n0vxzdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says. ## [Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c80n8d4xz1eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe. ## ['We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj035jg256no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice. ## [The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvg0jgy929do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window. ## [Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr49yypz01eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team? ## [Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj364klz857o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W9ran6tJonXq) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9dkmljmwvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says. ## ['This star is for Africa' - Angélique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62xyg6527go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music. ## [Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyx028ryy6o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations. ## [Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clylkv4z59vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash. ## [Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5ljlzedd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts. ## [Spurs in talks to sign Egypt's Marmoush from Man City](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz645z0w3ypo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho. ## [Why are there so few African players in the WSL?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwymr0n2x1ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League. ## [Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77gpz8nd11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month. ## [Gold mine hit by deadly landslide in CAR near border with Cameroon](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly9dwe5pzeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC. ## [Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cddjvjqd5mro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues. ## 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[Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62xyg6527go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin. ## [Six tourists and pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clylkv4z59vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the nationalities are yet to be confirmed. ## [Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq8g22715vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation. ## [Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6j4jl03xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians. ## [Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e155428qyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network. ## [Vieira named new Senegal head coach](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr49v9dn431o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team. ## [Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwx58n1153o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster. ## [The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3w03y2wgxeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally. ## [What we learned from Wafcon 2026](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c87nv1nw13no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals. ## [Coventry sign Forest striker Awoniyi for £9m](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgjjr90l0lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ Coventry City have signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for £9m. ## [Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwymzjwypezo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg. ## [Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0nj3ln8r5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications". ## [Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd7l9n4qnlno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. ## [From former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq3q75y40do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living. ## [Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgll74vvydo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo. ## ['Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0j2r15dr1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-16 · BBC News_ Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations ## [Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crl77w8y8r3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-16 · BBC News_ Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.