Saturday, October 17, 2026

Femi Ajanaku

October 13, 2026

Africa’s $2.1 trillion ‘sovereignty deficit’ leaves continent exporting capital, UN Assembly told

Mr Rahman said Africa’s challenge was “not a lack of resources” but a sovereignty deficit preventing African leaders from negotiating fair trade deals with international entities.

African finance ministers
September 30, 2026
Somali police
September 30, 2026

Tinubu extends 2025 budget implementation to December

The extension gives ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) additional time to complete ongoing capital projects.

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU
September 30, 2026

Gavi approves first-ever rapid diagnostic tests for measles

Gavi said up to 500,000 tests are expected to be deployed annually once the programme is complete.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
September 30, 2026

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs enjoying life behind bars with Chinese-style massage, Hennessy: Report

Diddy is enjoying life behind bars, allegedly pampered with Chinese-style massages, men who cook, clean, make his bed, do his laundry, and use contraband items.

September 30, 2026

High school students’ protest turns violent in France

The national high-school students’ union has called for a nationwide protest on October 6.

September 30, 2026

Benin secures €500 million in international financing with ADF support

Benin secured €500 million in international bank financing, supported by the African Development Fund, to facilitate priority investments in several sectors including education.

AfDB building
September 29, 2026

Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies at 75

His agent, Jay Schachter, confirmed the news of his death, which occurred on Sunday in Burbank, California.

Dennis Haskins
September 29, 2026

Tennessee to execute woman for first time in 200 years over killing of classmate

Ms Pike was convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 and was sentenced to death, becoming the youngest woman ever to be placed on death row.

Christa Pike
September 29, 2026

Ex-world snooker champion Graeme bags seven-year jail term for child sexual abuse

The judge said the “gross violation of trust” would affect the children’s mental health into adulthood.

Graeme Dott