Heavy snow blankets Istanbul on first day of 2026/in /by
Istanbul welcomed the New Year from under a blanket of snow. On the first day of the new year, the Turkish city also received its first snowfall of the year.
Cape Town rental boom pushes low-income residents Into illegal housing/in /by
Driven in part by a tourism boom and the rapid expansion of short-term rentals such as Airbnb, property prices in the central business district have soared, pricing out workers who rely on living close to jobs and services.
Nigerian youth enter 2026 with hopes of prosperity and stability/in /by
For many young people, Nigeria has yet to fulfil its potential. They hope that the new year will allow the country to achieve stability and prosperity.
Gabon’s AFCON exit triggers political crisis at home/in /by
Fresh from being knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in the first round, Gabon is in crisis. The government even briefly announced the dissolution of the Panthers' staff and the suspensions of Bruno Ecuélé Manga and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Kenya and Egypt usher in 2026 with dazzling displays of fireworks/in /by
New Year in Kenya’s capital Nairobi was a spectacular affair. As the clock struck twelve, a dazzling display of fireworks exploded over the city’s Old Mutual Tower.
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City/in /by
At 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to “good, healthy year” in 2026/in /by
Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.
Anthony Joshua released from Lagos hospital after road crash/in /by
The British-Nigerian boxer was discharged from hospital after being deemed clinically "fit to recuperate from home," according to local authorities.
Mali and Burkina Faso restrict entry to US nations in tit-for-tat move/in /by
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American citizens after the US added both countries to a no-entry list.
Africa’s economy to expand in 2026 despite risks [Business Africa]/in /by
An IMF forecast reveals the continent will be home to more high-growth economies—expanding by at least 6%—than any other in 2026. South Sudan and Guinea, each projected for double-digit growth, powered by oil and mining booms lead the field