Thursday, August 20, 2026

Africa

August 18, 2026

Zimbabwe ferry accident death toll climbs  to 93 

A week ago, a 90-passenger ferry, loaded with over 160 passenger, capsized after it was hit by a strong wave.

Zimbabwe ferry tragedy.
August 18, 2026

Outages: Libya replaces state-owned electricity firm board of directors

The development comes as Libya faces repeated partial and total power grid collapses.

Libya map used to illustrate the story.
August 18, 2026

Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DR Congo’s history

WHO says Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest the country has ever faced.

Ebola clinic in DRC
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