UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Pardons Egyptian Poet Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted a presidential pardon to Egyptian poet and activist Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, just days after an Abu Dhabi court sentenced him to 10 years in prison and imposed a fine…
2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress lose to Hungary
Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 71–67 defeat to Hungary in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin on Saturday.Rena Wakama’s side endured a difficult start to the contest, trailing 21–13 at the end…
Egypt Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death for drug crime
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drugs charges. According to state-owned al-Ahram newspaper, they were part of a criminal gang which imported ingredients used to make…
Africa map size: Togo to change school maps, geography books after UN vote
Togo has announced plans to change its school geography materials by the end of the year after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution promoting maps that more accurately represent the size of Africa and other regions of the…
South Africa moves to win back Nigerian travellers
South Africa is stepping up efforts to restore Nigerian confidence in its travel and tourism market, with industry stakeholders from both countries moving to tackle concerns around safety, connectivity and long-standing perceptions. The renewed push emerged from the South Africa…
Niger’s failed coup exposes cracks in the military
The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia’s support highlights the junta’s fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little payWhat does it mean to be a soldier…
Gabon Striker Aubameyang Retires From International Football
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt “humiliated” by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history…
Ghanaian footballer Roland Mawuli dies in Spain at 22
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of 22-year-old footballer Roland Mawuli in Spain. Mawuli’s death was announced by his Spanish club, Ciudad de Calasparra, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The club described him as one of…
Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar’s former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year. Ravalomanana, a retired general…
Senegal-made sickle cell treatment raises hopes, reduces costs
Senegal has taken a major step in the fight against sickle cell disease after pharmaceutical company Teranga Pharma began locally manufacturing DREPAF, a generic version of hydroxyurea used to manage the inherited blood disorder. The development is being celebrated as…