Monday, September 21, 2026

Africa

August 16, 2026

Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to win first WAFCON title

Cameroon thus became the fourth nation to win the WAFCON, joining record champions Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Cameroon women's team (Credit: Channels TV)
August 16, 2026

One of 50 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa dies shortly after arriving Accra airport

The ministry said the individual’s health deteriorated about 30 minutes before the plane landed in Ghana.

Accra International Airport.
August 15, 2026

Hungry man kills himself after being denied food at restaurant

A man died by suicide after a restaurant refused to give him food.

La Marsa
August 15, 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola virus cases rise to 4,665

The WHO said cases are spreading rapidly across six provinces.

WHO
August 15, 2026

Nigerian police nab, repatriate Chadian fugitive Mahadijiria Abdoulaye wanted for murder

The force, in a statement by its spokesperson Ani Iniedu on Saturday, said Ms Abdoulaye was arrested in Kano State following coordinated intelligence.

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August 14, 2026

Kidnapped American missionary Kevin Rideout regains freedom after nine months

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in the Niger Republic, has been released after spending nine months.

Kevin Rideout
August 13, 2026

Malian President Assimi Goita pardons French national convicted of coup

The Malian government also ordered the immediate expulsion of Mr Vezilier from the national territory.

Malian President Assimi Goita
August 13, 2026

44 people dead after boat crash in Zimbabwe

Authorities said the boat, supposed to carry 90 people, held 114 passengers, five crew members and an unspecified number of children.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
August 12, 2026

Climate Change: 32 million West Africans risk displacement, ECOWAS warns

The commissioner noted that West Africa remained highly vulnerable to climate change. 

ECOWAS
August 12, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak could surpass 2014–2016 epidemic, WHO warns

The WHO chief disclosed that 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths had been reported. 

World Health Organisation