The football fraternity in Uganda mourns the passing of SC Villa captain David Owori following a suspected robbery attack in Makindye, Kampala. The 27-year-old defender and midfielder succumbed to injuries sustained during the robbery attack when he resisted theft of his cell phone, among others. David Owori robbery attack, The football fraternity in Uganda, including […]
The Nigerian security services have managed to save 308 kidnapped victims during a massive joint security operation conducted in the forest area of Kainji Lake National Park. Nigeria kidnapping victims rescue, This was said by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be the largest ever single-day rescue operation in the history of Nigeria. The information is […]
The North African enclave of Ceuta in Spain has slowly begun to normalize itself after deadly events of migrant crossings that have not been seen for several years. Ceuta migrant surges recovery, In July 2026, approximately 72,000 migrants tried to illegally enter Spanish territory by crossing borders from Morocco, with at least 88 people losing […]
Elephant Deaths in Kenya, near Amboseli National Park in Kenya are under investigation by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), which found traces of cyanide in the animals, suggesting that the cause could be pesticide poisoning. KWS believes that the elephants consumed pesticides in the crops on the farms they were feeding from. While there are […]
The malaria fight in Africa has taken a new twist owing to the invasion of Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes in Africa. This particular mosquito species hails from South Asia and the Middle East. Anopheles stephensi threatens Africa malaria, This is turning out to be a threat owing to its adaptability to urban areas, capability to withstand […]
Olympic champion Chad le Clos, who won a gold medal in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, is facing another tragedy in his life after a fire burnt his apartment in Cape Town while he was at the Games. Chad le Clos house fire, The apartment, which belongs to Le Clos, was completely burnt down […]
At least 14 worshippers have been killed after a landslide hit a mountain monastery during an overnight prayer ceremony in northern Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Ethiopia monastery landslide, This happened when a mountain collapsed due to heavy rains and covered people who were attending a prayer ceremony. Local authorities confirm that the rescue missions are over […]
Several athletes were reportedly untraceable after the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. According to Police Scotland, several athletes were reported “unaccounted for” after not showing up at their countries. Commonwealth Games missing athletes, The issue attracted international attention after it was claimed that some of the missing athletes could be seeking asylum in […]
Mobile Internet speed in Africa continues to increase as more African countries adopt 4G & 5G technology. The most recent network performance indicates that Morocco is the fastest mobile network in Africa with a median download speed of 124.3 Mbps. South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, and Nigeria also rank high. Faster Mobile Networks in Africa, The […]
There is an alarming outbreak of the Ebola virus in DR Congo; hence, WHO will have to seek international aid. DR Congo Ebola outbreak, This is because of over 3,800 infections and 1,700 deaths recorded since May 2026. As a result, there has been a record number of Ebola infections in DR Congo so far. […]
Bola Tinubu, president of Nigeria, has approved a huge salary increase for the personnel serving in Nigeria’s armed forces. There are plans to offer a pay increase of up to 80% for some of the personnel in the country. Tinubu soldier salary increase, The salary increase will come into effect from September 1, 2026, and […]
After achieving success in the history of Cape Verdean football, Bubista joins RS Berkane, Bubista has taken up another mantle. At the age of 54, the Portuguese coach will manage Moroccan club RS Berkane for two years following success with the Cape Verde national team that made the country qualify for its first-ever FIFA World […]
Increasing warming of the African continent places an additional burden on the electric grid because of the old infrastructure, shortage of electricity, and increased risks of blackouts. Extreme Heat Africa Power Crisis, This trend has led to a surge in demand for electricity by cooling systems while at the same time causing utilities to cope […]
Following the migrant influx in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and the resulting deaths, the European Union is considering stepping up border protection and discussing new measures. This was said by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who urged action. Ceuta migrant crisis, This decision comes following an unprecedented breach of the EU’s external […]
Richard Itoro had no option but to leave South Africa; staying in the country could have cost him his life. Richard Itoro South Africa xenophobia, According to the 47-year-old Nigerian, he left the country due to the increasing xenophobic attacks, several death threats, and destruction of the life he had worked hard to build. The […]
Kizza Besigye hospitalized, the Ugandan opposition leader, has been taken to the intensive care unit of Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where he collapsed during a court hearing, adding to health and political concerns over him. Besigye, who is being tried for treason, allegedly lost consciousness during the hearing, as reported by his wife […]
There have been changes in fuel prices in Namibia & South Africa this week, depending on your country of residence and type of fuel used. Namibia and South Africa fuel prices, The changes in fuel prices this week, which went into effect on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, reflect the present government policies and dynamics in […]
The U.S. has expanded its visa bond program to cover 30 African countries whose citizens have to pay a refundable bond while applying for specific visas. US Visa Bond Program, The policy will be applied to certain individuals applying for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas. As per the program, the U.S. consular officers may […]
Zambia’s Kwacha and Ghana’s Cedi are both sliding against the U.S. dollar this week, and the reasons behind each currency’s slump are different enough to matter for anyone doing business — or shopping — in either country. Zambia Kwacha and Ghana Cedi slide, Commercial banks have quoted the Kwacha at 18.95 per dollar, down from […]
Thirty-five people have been killed after a drone attack that struck a traditional court session in Sudan’s Darfur region, according to a local rights group. Sudan court drone attack, It is another instance of bloodshed amid Sudan’s ongoing three-year-long civil war. The Emergency Lawyers Group, which records violence committed against civilians in Sudan, reported that […]