A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, with at least four people feared trapped beneath the rubble. While the cause is yet to be confirmed, building collapses are common in Nairobi, where poor construction standards and weak regulation have long been blamed. A report by the National Construction Authority has found that 58% of buildings in Nairobi are unfit for habitation. Rescue teams are on site as families plead for efforts to reach survivors to be sped up.
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At least seven people have drowned and many more are missing after a boat carrying around 200 migrants capsized off the coast of The Gambia.
Another departure point for that same route is Guinea. As controls tighten in Senegal and Mauritania, more boats are setting off from Guinean coasts on a longer, riskier journey with greater exposure to the open ocean. There are growing fears that this shift could make the route even deadlier.
After a short break, players will return to the field tomorrow for the next round of the Africa Cup of Nations. The first round-of-16 match kicks off in Tangiers, with Senegal playing Sudan. Which matches should we keep an eye on? What can we expect at this stage of the competition? We put these questions to our sports expert Emily Boyle, who has been following the competition closely.
