Akisa Wandera

Senior Journalist, East Africa | BBC World Service |

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC https://t.co/EbUyowLrta

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

About 49,000 migrants entered Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours, officials estimate https://t.co/FoDfvrEKVl

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Authorities in Ceuta have asked for the government in Madrid to declare a national emergency and requested army intervention, as thousands crossed into the tiny Spanish territory.

Footage filmed at Tarajal beach shows a crowd of people walking around the breakwaters and running on the beach and roads.

🔗https://t.co/QC0dIrnKFz

[Oliver Mathenge @OliverMathenge]

The lack of recognition of femicide as a distinct category of crime, with distinct patterns, distinct perpetrators, and distinct warning signs, has consequences for how cases are investigated, how resources are allocated, and how the public understands the scale of what is happening.

https://t.co/A4nmoMZ0C9

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

Watch the moment Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye collapses in court during his treason trial.
The 70-year-old, who has been detained since November 2024, collapsed while objecting to state-appointed lawyers representing him.

[Akisa Wandera @Akisawandera]

@kasujja Think of it as a podcast?😂

[Kenya Power @KenyaPower_Care]

PRESS RELEASE: POSITION STATEMENT ON WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGE. ^LN

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

As African migrants return home from South Africa following a wave of anti-migrant protests and growing fears for their safety, the BBC meets some of those who have been forced to start over in Ghana and Nigeria. They tell the BBC about the challenges of starting again.

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

New to #Wafcon? We've got you. The stars ⭐, the stakes 🏆, the excitement 🔥Here's your ultimate quick guide to Africa's biggest women's football showdown! Everything you need to know about #Wafcon2026 in 90 seconds! 🌍🏆

[NTV UGANDA @ntvuganda]

JUST IN!

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the contest to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres when he steps down at the end of this year. https://t.co/8rceA0QjCD

[Daily Nation @NationAfrica]

Court watches CCTV footage showing Albert Ojwang’s body being wheeled into Mbagathi Hospital

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish https://t.co/1CCVTfcapn

[Akisa Wandera @Akisawandera]

@iamkathambi Saaaaame!😭

[Akisa Wandera @Akisawandera]

Somalia's government has told the BBC it is concerned about WhatsApp's plan to launch a new feature that would let people chat using usernames rather than phone numbers, saying it could pose a security risk.

https://t.co/joj0YXFX2M

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

Andy Burnham arrives at Buckingham Palace where King Charles will instruct him to form a government - making him the new UK prime minister

Follow live: https://t.co/rmZfq2ehjk

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

A snake sighting almost anywhere can trigger panic, often fuelled by fear, myths and spiritual beliefs. But these reptiles are so misunderstood.
Despite being called "a witch", herpetologist Taiwo Okikiola continues to use social media to raise awareness about snake conservation.

[Nathaniel Raymond @nattyray11]

While international attention has been drawn to El Obeid, Zaghawa communities in North Darfur are being hit with arson attacks, particularly on markets. NEW HRL REPORT 📢👇

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

7.3 magnitude earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast https://t.co/WVCvhSDrZa

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Ol Kalou polls: DCP candidate Sammy Waweru wins the MP seat with 35,440 votes; Muchina Nyaga of UDA comes second with 5,450.