Ugandans celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York Mayoral victory/in /by
For many Ugandans, Mamdani’s milestone is more than a political win—it is a moment of pride, representation, and inspiration, demonstrating how Ugandan talent continues to shape the global stage.
African Union monitors say Tanzanian poll did not meet international standards/in /by
In a statement on Wednesday, it noted irregularities and the internet shutdown during the election as some of the issues.
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize honours global climate innovation projects/in /by
In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.
Lagos Fashion Week wins category at annual Earthshot awards ceremony/in /by
Launched in 2020 by Britain’s Prince William and natural historian David Attenborough, the competition recognises environmental innovators.
More than a dozen sea-rescue organisations join forces, cutting contact with Libyan Coast Guard/in /by
More than a dozen at-sea migrant rescue organisations are banding together to form a new fleet, cutting contact with the Libyan coast guard.
At least 90 dead and dozens missing as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits central Philippines/in /by
At least 90 people in the central Philippines have died in floods and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi. 75 others are missing. Tens of thousands have been evacuated after rains flooded homes and streets, swept away vehicles and left people trapped on their roofs.
Russia’s President Putin readies to resume nuclear weapons testing but only if US does so first/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald Trump’s statements last week that appeared to suggest the US will restart its own atomic tests.
Mali foreign minister discusses security situation with U.S. official/in /by
Last week, Washington ordered non-essential embassy staff and citizens to leave Mali over security risks
South Sudan: Food security experts warn of worsening hunger crisis/in /by
In a new report, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warned than half the country's population is expected to face severe hunger in 2026
King Mohammed VI opens new university hospital complex/in /by
A new hospital designed to deliver the latest medical services across Morocco has been inaugurated in Rabat by King Mohammed VI and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan.