The tragic death toll of Ghanaian victims caught up in a brutal terrorist attack in Titao, a town in northern Burkina Faso, has now risen to eight following the passing of another injured trader. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, 14 February 2026, has drawn national attention in Ghana and re
Feb 17, 2026
Social media platforms have been buzzing after videos surfaced online showing a new shea butter–themed massage parlour in Lagos, Nigeria, which many users have described as a “copycat” concept. The videos, which quickly went viral across TikTok, Instagram, and X, sparked widespread debate, curiosity
Feb 17, 2026
Authorities in Malawi are on the lookout for nine individuals who remain at large following a bizarre charcoal smuggling attempt disguised as a funeral procession. The unusual scheme was uncovered by forestry officials and police in Chikwawa District, approximately 40 kilometres south of Blantyre, t
Feb 17, 2026
Residents of Kampala and neighbouring towns are living in fear as a series of violent gang attacks spreads across the Kampala Metropolitan Area (KMP). Armed with machetes, knives, and other weapons, these groups have targeted commuters, workers, and businesses, prompting widespread concern among loc
Feb 17, 2026
Thousands of passengers in Kenya were left stranded as a sudden strike by aviation workers disrupted operations at major airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and smaller hubs like Kisumu International Airport. The labour action has caused flight delays, cancellat
Feb 17, 2026
John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), the country’s second-largest political party, has decided not to seek re-election as party leader, following mounting pressure from both internal party factions and public criticism. The decision marks a significant turning point i
Feb 17, 2026
At least four people have died in Mozambique after Tropical Cyclone Gezani lashed the southern coastal province of Inhambane, while neighboring Madagascar continues to assess the widespread damage caused by the powerful storm. Although the cyclone did not make direct landfall in Mozambique, its stro
Feb 16, 2026
At least seven Ghanaian nationals have reportedly been killed in a violent terrorist attack in northern Burkina Faso, raising fresh concerns about the safety of civilians and cross-border traders operating within the Sahel region. The victims were said to be traders working in the town of Titao, a c
Feb 16, 2026
Cape Town is set to receive support from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as authorities intensify efforts to curb escalating gang violence across the city. The deployment, announced following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent State of the Nation Address, comes as police launch coor
Feb 15, 2026
