Kenya-Senegal partnership key to strengthening 2027 Afcon dream, Says Ruto

President William Ruto has hailed Kenya’s partnership with Senegal as a bold step towards strengthening the nation’s sporting ecosystem and preparing it to successfully co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The Head of State made the...

Fight against Malaria undermined by climate change, rising population

The fight against malaria has stalled after two decades of progress, with climate change and population growth among factors threatening a resurgence of the potentially fatal disease, campaigners said Tuesday. Insufficient funding for increasingly...

Banana growers need to be paid a fair price to keep businesses viable

Recently, Fairtrade International announced an increase in the minimum prices of bananas, driven by cost increases for growers. Not only have wages and prices of inputs like fertilizers in producing countries gone up, but growers are also dealing...

Death by medicine

In a shocking development, nearly 25 young children died after consuming adulterated cough syrup in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The cough syrup was found to contain toxic levels of diethylene glycol, an industrial solvent which is...

Herbert Macaulay deserves national honour, not pardon with drug traffickers, murderers: Family

The family of the late Herbert Macaulay has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to pardon the late Nigerian nationalist alongside drug traffickers, murderers, and other convicted criminals. Led by Olabode George, a Peoples Democratic Party...

Filipinos Take Stock of Progress towards Eliminating Lead Paint, Support Call to End Lead Exposure

Manny Calonzo of the EcoWaste Coalition stresses the need for a concerted action to block the dumping of lead-containing paints in the market to uphold the country's lead paint ban and protect the people's health. Quezon City. Representatives from...

Drag Race UK’s third eliminated queen says judges ‘just don’t get’ her: ‘Everyone’s like, the judges are dumb as bricks’

Another week, another Drag Race UK season seven departure, and this one – according to social media – has been the hardest for fans to take so far. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Drag Race UK season seven episode four. Nyongbella, the...

Spatial Repellents Could Help Supercharge The Fight Against Malaria

A Guardian spatial repellent hung in a schoolroom in Busia County, Kenya. SC Johnson Ten years ago, when Eric Ochomo started researching a relatively new type of mosquito control device, he didn’t realize how long it would take before those...

Attacks in Lake Chad Basin Show Boko Haram on the Rise Again

In August, authorities in Niger claimed to have killed Bakura Doro, the leader of Boko Haram, in a drone strike on his headquarters on an island in Lake Chad. Boko Haram has denied Niger’s claim. The attack on Doro’s headquarters came at a time...

ICE use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

Key takeaways: Immigrants allege ICE used WRAP restraint suits during deportations. Lawsuits claim the device caused injury and psychological harm. DHS civil rights report raised concerns about lack of WRAP policy. Manufacturer says misuse...

South Africa’s Minister Wants Nigeria To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup Qualification

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his wish that Nigeria’s Super Eagles do not qualify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments come in light of the ongoing qualification...

Terrorist Resurgence in Lake Chad Basin Leads to More Attacks Against Civilians, Military

Civilians in the Lake Chad basin are reporting more attacks by terrorists who loot their property and sometimes kidnap their female family members. The attacks have the hallmarks of a resurgence by the terrorist group Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna...

Tuesday's hoops: Thunder celebrate banner unveiling with double-OT win 

Oklahoma City – Thunder fans got everything they wanted on Tuesday – a ring ceremony, a championship banner unveiling and a win over ex-Oklahoma City star Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, hit two...

 MTN Group Gives Nigeria Subsidiary, MoMo, Y’ello Boxes Award 

1 In celebration of its 30th anniversary and marking over 300 million subscribers, Africa telecom giant, MTN Group, has honoured its Nigeria subsidiary, MTN Nigeria with a Special Mention Award for its Y’ello Boxes and MoMo Market Storm...

Tianlong launches pioneer LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in South Africa

Chinese-headquartered liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder manufacturer Tianlong on October 21 launched its LPG cylinder manufacturing facility in Boksburg, Gauteng – the group’s first in South Africa and in the Southern African Development...

'I've seen what Boko Haram's violence is doing, the world must declare it genocide'

The killing of thousands of Christians in an extreme Islamist insurgency in Africa must be declared a genocide, a bishop has said. John Bakeni is the Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese in Borno State, a heartland for Boko Haram terrorists in...

Weekend Roundup of African Footballers in Europe

African players delivered several decisive performances in Europe’s major leagues over the weekend. The biggest highlight came in the Premier League, where Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo netted his first goal for Manchester United since August,...

Actor Neil Pearson celebrates work of book charity

Actor and rare book dealer Neil Pearson celebrated people's support for Book Aid International in a special video. Neil, the star of Between The Lines, Bridget Jones's Diary and Drop The Dead Donkey, filmed the video at the charity's Swindon...

“I Don’t Want Nigeria to Qualify for 2026 World Cup” — South Africa’s Sports Minister

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his desire for Nigeria’s Super Eagles to miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Johannesburg’s Radio 947, McKenzie accused Nigeria of...

Oktoberfest’s uncommon threads

MUNICH – At Oktoberfest, Bavaria’s annual celebration of autumn and beer, new generations of partyers and new arrivals to Germany added their own twists to traditional fashion. Millions of revelers descended on Munich to soak in the beer tents and...