A tragic lightning strike has claimed the life of a young teacher and left 18 pupils injured at a primary school in Oyam District, northern Uganda, plunging the local community into grief and renewed calls for improved safety measures in schools. The incident occurred at Global View Nursery and Prim
Feb 19, 2026
Far from British farmlands and European greenhouses, two large agricultural operations in northern Senegal have quietly become some of the most important suppliers of vegetables to the United Kingdom. During the winter months, when domestic production in the UK slows due to cold weather, these farms
Feb 19, 2026
At least 38 miners have been confirmed dead following a devastating gas explosion at a lead mining site in Plateau State, central Nigeria, in what officials describe as one of the deadliest mining disasters in the region in recent years. The explosion occurred at an underground mining pit, triggerin
Feb 19, 2026
Dr. Warren Kizza Besigye Kifefe is one of Uganda’s most prominent political figures, widely known for his transition from a trusted physician of President Yoweri Museveni to the country’s most persistent opposition leader. His journey from medicine to politics has made him a symbol of resistance and
Feb 19, 2026
At least eight Nigerian soldiers have been killed and 23 others wounded following a deadly raid by militants linked to the militant group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Nigeria’s restive northeast region. According to reports, the attack marked one of the deadliest assaults on Nigeria
Feb 18, 2026
Russia and Burkina Faso have moved quickly to finalise a number of key documents that forms the bedrock of their future strategic partnership. The agreements signed cut across several other agencies, indicating concrete, practical progress in delivering on the understandings reached by both leaders,
Feb 18, 2026
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
