Ahmed Ambali

Jun 15, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Barbara Plett-Usher |Mike P. Williams |Nigel Bidmead |Ahmed Ambali

Mida Creek, on Kenya's coastline about two hours' drive north of Mombasa, rightly has a reputation for being a birdwatchers' paradise. Surrounded by mangrove forests, its beaches teem with crabs and other crustaceans, which in turn bring in migratory birds from around the world. Juvenile sea turtles hide in the safety of the roots. But there's trouble in paradise.

Jun 15, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Ahmed Ambali |Chris Ewokor |Alys Davies |Jaysim Hanspal

Getty ImagesCopyright: Getty ImagesA survivor of Nigeria's boat accident in River Niger that has claimed 106 liveshas told the BBC that many women died trying to save their children. The boat capsized after part of the vessel collapsed, causing water to flood the boat, police said. Figuresprovided by local rescuers indicate that 144 people survived the boat accident. One village in the Patigi local government area of Kwara state, wherethe incident occurred, had the highest number of casualties.

Jun 15, 2023 | bbc.com | Ahmed Ambali

Image caption, Mohammed Alhassan had crossed the River Niger countless times before this tragedyBBC News Yoruba, Kwara StateAmong the more than 100 people who drowned earlier this week when a boat capsized on the River Niger in central Nigeria were many parents trying to save their children, a survivor tells the BBC. Mohammed Alhassan, 22, was one of about 300 people travelling on the overcrowded wooden boat in Patigi in Kwara State. Many were returning from a wedding.

Jun 9, 2023 | bbc.com | Jaysim Hanspal |Ahmed Ambali |Chris Ewokor |Alys Davies

The bill wants to ensure all South Africans get quality healthcare, not just those with private health insuranceImage caption: The bill wants to ensure all South Africans get quality healthcare, not just those with private health insuranceSouth Africa’s lowerhouse of parliament has passed a contentious universal healthcare bill - describedby the health minister as a “historic” moment for the country.

Jun 9, 2023 | bbc.com | Chris Ewokor |Alys Davies |Rachel Russell |Ahmed Ambali

The bill wants to ensure all South Africans get quality healthcare, not just those with private health insuranceImage caption: The bill wants to ensure all South Africans get quality healthcare, not just those with private health insuranceSouth Africa’s lowerhouse of parliament has passed a contentious universal healthcare bill - describedby the health minister as a “historic” moment for the country.