International

United States suspends visa services in Uganda amid Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency

The United States has temporarily halted visa processing activities in Uganda following the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country, as global health authorities intensify...

Elon Musk loses legal battle against OpenAI in high-profile case involving Sam Altman

Elon Musk has lost a closely watched legal battle against OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, in a case that has drawn global attention over...

US visa applicants ordered to set social media to public – US Embassy

The United States Embassy has stated that individuals applying for non immigrant visas must set their social media profiles to public as part of...

Ebola surge spreads across Congo Uganda borders

The World Health Organization has declared the latest Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern as infections spread across parts of the...

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 65 as health authorities intensify containment efforts

Ebola virus disease has resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with at least 65 deaths reported as health authorities scramble to contain a...

CAA President Kalkaba Malboum dies, leaving legacy in African athletics leadership

The African athletics community is mourning the passing of Kalkaba Malboum, President of the Confederation of African Athletics, whose death marks the end of...

Nigeria set to host 2026 CAF Awards and General Assembly

Nigeria has been selected to host two of African football’s most important gatherings in 2026, the CAF Awards and the CAF General Assembly, marking...

Africa forward summit signals shift toward equal Africa Europe partnerships as Nairobi hosts landmark talks

As Nairobi hosts the Africa Forward Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, the continent finds itself at the centre of a renewed...

AI and digital health will shape Africa’s healthcare future, says WHO chief

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has underscored the growing importance of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in transforming healthcare...

Nigeria Data Breaches Rise as Cybersecurity Threats Intensify in 2026

Nigeria's growing digital economy is facing increasing pressure from Nigeria data breaches and rising cyber threats after new reports revealed that more than 281,500...

Saleh Mamman fraud conviction deepens scrutiny on Nigeria’s public sector accountability

The Saleh Mamman fraud conviction is becoming one of the most significant anti-corruption rulings involving Nigeria’s former cabinet officials in recent years. The Federal...

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87 after reshaping global television and media

Ted Turner, the outspoken media mogul who founded CNN and revolutionised modern television with the world’s first 24 hour news channel, has died at...

Trafigura joins battle for Natref refinery stake as South Africa’s energy sector heats up

Global commodities trading giant Trafigura has entered a competitive race to acquire a minority stake in South Africa’s Natref refinery, intensifying interest in one...

UK makes homophobia an aggravated crime with tougher sentences under new law

The United Kingdom Government has formally classified homophobia and anti LGBTQ plus offences as aggravated crimes under new legislation, marking a significant shift in...

Small cap insiders signal shifting valuation opportunities in the U.S. equity markets

The small cap insiders pattern observed across the U.S. equity market is increasingly becoming a focal point for investors seeking growth beyond large-cap dominance....

Icebreaking cruise MV Hondius hit by suspected hantavirus outbreak off Cape Verde coast

The polar expedition vessel MV Hondius has been struck by a suspected hantavirus outbreak while sailing near the coast of Cape Verde, raising urgent...