Total Solaris Eclipse Draws Millions As Spain and Iceland fall into Darkness
Millions of skywatchers across Europe were treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the Moon completely blocked the Sun in parts of Spain and Iceland, creating a dramatic display of darkness in the middle…
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The current outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the…
I’m worried about democracy, we’re caged’ – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.Obasanjo said democracy in Africa was borrowed and had caged Africans. He made this known while speaking as one of the panellists…
Muslim-Muslim ticket: No regret over my statement – Sheikh Jingir
Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has stood his ground over his Muslim-Muslim ticket comments and description of Christians as “infidelsSpeaking in an interview with the BBC, Jingir said he had no regrets…
Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final
Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts…
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met,…
Nigerian woman becomes captain in US Army
The promotion comes a few months after Uzoma revealed that she had been promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2026. At the time, she celebrated the achievement by writing: “Got promoted to Sergeant today. Grateful to God for…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
András Baka, a former president of Hungary’s Supreme Court, has been elected as the country’s new president, marking a significant development in Hungary’s political transition. Hungary’s parliament elected Baka on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with 140 votes in favour and…
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the “full support” of his ruling National Party. Luxon had called for an “urgent” meeting with his National…