Adam Mosseri testifies in 2026 Meta child‑safety trial as US states sue over Instagram’s kid‑hooking claims
Background: The lawsuit that put Meta on the dock In June 2026 four US states—California, New York, Texas and Illinois—filed a joint...
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed again in 2026 after fresh evidence surfaces, third delay
A reminder of the 1988 disaster and its lingering legal battles On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the...
Swedish Military Moves to Seize Russian‑Owned Estate Near Muskö Base Over Drone Threats, 2026
Background: Sweden’s security dilemma Sweden has long walked a tightrope between its historic neutrality and the growing need to align with Western...
Breel Embolo joins Atlanta United in 2026: Why his MLS move shocks Europe
From Basel to the World: Embolo’s Journey and African Roots Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and raised in Switzerland, Breel Embolo grew up...
Man United complete $89M Carlos Baleba signing from Brighton – what it means for the club and African football in 2026
Background: Baleba’s rise and United’s transfer agenda Carlos Baleba arrived on Manchester United’s radar after two breakthrough seasons with Brighton, where his...
South Carolina Senate runoff 2026: Trump backs Darlin Graham vs Ralph Norman
Background: A family name and a pivotal seat The South Carolina Senate race has taken on a personal dimension this year. Darlin...
ECHR orders Turkey to release Osman Kavala after 10‑year detention, 2026 ruling
Background: Osman Kavala and Turkey’s shrinking civic space Osman Kavala, a prominent Turkish philanthropist, built a network of cultural foundations that supported...
Two Unvaccinated Pennsylvanians Die of Measles in 2026, Raising Alarm for US and African Communities
Why the US Surge Matters Globally On August 20, 2026, two unvaccinated residents of Pennsylvania succumbed to measles, a disease the United...
Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan 2026 – impact on Bundesliga and African diaspora fans
Background: Nkunku’s rise and his ties to Africa Christopher Nkunku burst onto the European scene with Paris Saint‑Germain before moving to RB...
Why Liverpool’s slump and Mourinho’s Real Madrid win matter for African fans and markets in 2026
Background: A shaky start for England’s giants The 2026‑27 European campaign kicked off with two of the Premier League’s most storied clubs...
Messi’s Inter Miami Slump in 2026: What It Means for MLS Growth and African Players
Background: Messi’s arrival and the hype machine When Lionel Messi signed for Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, the move was...
Study Finds 1 in 4 Former NFL Players (2016‑2021) Had Degenerative Brain Disease, Raising Global Sports Safety Concerns
The new study and its stark numbers Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine examined the brains of 202 former National...
CIA chief William Burns flies to Moscow via Latvia for secret talks – what it means for US‑Russia ties in 2026
Background: US‑Russia diplomatic chill and the CIA chief’s role Relations between Washington and Moscow have been on a downward spiral since the...
Canada imposes up to 50% tariffs on US steel, furniture, tuna in 2026 trade row
Background: The US‑Canada trade tension The dispute traces back to a 2024 US decision to raise tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel,...
2026 HHS to Add FDA Deputy Commissioners for Technology and Drugs to Boost Innovation
Why the FDA is reshuffling its leadership The Food and Drug Administration has long operated under a flat hierarchy of commissioners and...