More than 200,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as extreme heat and powerful wildfires continue to sweep through parts of southern Europe, overwhelming emergency services and forcing thousands from their homes. The latest fires are among the most severe of this year’s wildfire season, fueled by record-breaking temperatures, dry vegetation and strong…
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on most imports from Nigeria, citing concerns over the country’s enforcement against goods linked to forced labour. Nigeria is among 60 trading partners affected by the latest trade measures announced by the Trump administration. According to US officials, the new tariffs are part of a broader effort…
At least 26 people have been killed and more than 100 others remain missing after devastating flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains swept through eastern Afghanistan, leaving widespread destruction and prompting fears that the death toll could rise further. The mountainous province of Nuristan has been the worst affected by the disaster. Torrential rainfall…
Tensions remain elevated across the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, while regional leaders and analysts continue to warn that the deal could reshape the region’s security landscape. The agreement, signed this week, is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy programme over the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially submitted a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking a significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) ambition to showcase regional unity through football despite ongoing security challenges. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed receipt and acceptance of the…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with fresh US military strikes and mounting threats to global shipping pushing crude oil prices closer to the $100-per-barrel mark and raising concerns over the global economy. US forces carried out a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, saying…
Africa has become the world’s hungriest continent for the first time, overtaking Asia in the number of people experiencing hunger, according to the latest United Nations State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2026 report. The report estimates that 309 million people in Africa faced hunger in 2025, compared with 292 million…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with lawmakers pushing for compensation and stronger protection for affected citizens. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who argued that years of attacks have…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with Washington carrying out its latest wave of airstrikes while Tehran continues to warn of broader retaliation across the Middle East. The U.S. military confirmed it has concluded another round of strikes on Iranian targets, marking 11 consecutive nights of military operations…
