Osun Governorship Election 2026: Ademola Adeleke Wins in Tight Race
Background Osun State, located in Nigeria’s southwest, has long been a political battleground between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's...
Qatar denies holding three Iranian pilots after downing jets – Iran says they were captured in 2020 US‑Iran war
Background: A tangled legacy of Gulf‑US‑Iran rivalry The incident traces its roots to the 2020 confrontation that erupted after the United States...
New South Wales launches $150 million gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack 2026
What sparked the buyback: Bondi Beach stabbing and a gun‑related tragedy On 12 August 2026 a lone attacker armed with a semi‑automatic...
Michael Carrick says ‘no excuses’ after Manchester United’s 4-2 loss to AC Milan
Carrick’s rapid rise and United’s preseason agenda When Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Michael Carrick was a name that lingered in the backroom,...
Liverpool sell minority stake to Jeff Bezos-backed consortium, 2026 deal
Background: Fenway Sports Group and Liverpool's recent trajectory Fenway Sports Group (FSG) has owned Liverpool FC since 2010, guiding the club from...
Thrivent Financial sells $93,387 Gloo Holdings stock – impact on African tech investors in 2026
Background: Thrivent and Gloo Holdings Thrivent Financial, a US‑based not‑for‑profit financial services firm with more than 2 million members, has been quietly expanding...
Tesla FSD vs Rivian Autonomy+ 2026 hands‑free test: performance, safety guardrails and impact on Africa’s EV market
The race to true hands‑free driving When Elon Musk unveiled Full Self‑Driving (FSD) as a beta feature in 2023, the promise of...
Indonesia 2026 earthquake kills 47, razes 300+ buildings – what it means for African markets and disaster response
Background: a quake in the Pacific Ring of Fire On August 13, 2026, a magnitude‑7.2 tremor struck the island of Java in...
Hawaii Prepares for Hurricane Lala: First Direct Hit in 34 Years Threatens Rainfall, Tourism and Climate Policy
A rare hurricane threat for the islands Hawaii’s modern weather record shows that a tropical cyclone making landfall on the archipelago is...
Manchester United 2026-27 third kit inspired by Salford Lads and Girls Club colors
A nod to local roots in a global brand Manchester United’s identity has long been linked to the industrial heart of Greater...
Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends 1-1 draw with Kasımpaşa – 2026 season kickoff
From Liverpool legend to Turkish surprise Mohamed Salah’s transfer to Trabzonspor in the summer of 2026 shocked many football fans, but the...
Bitcoin Hits $63K After MACD Crossover: What Africa’s Crypto Market Should Watch
Background: Bitcoin's Recent Technical Dance Bitcoin has been wobbling around the $63,000 mark for the past few weeks, a level that has...
Gboard hacks 2026: 10 Android tricks Nigerian users can use to type faster
Why Gboard matters for African Android users Google’s Gboard is the default keyboard on most Android phones sold in Nigeria, Kenya, South...
Microsoft merges Copilot apps into one platform, drops three features in 2026 rollout
Background: The rise of Microsoft Copilot Microsoft first introduced the Copilot brand in early 2023 as an AI‑powered assistant embedded in Windows,...
Governor Dapo Abiodun rescues President Buhari Estate, delivers 108 homes in Abeokuta 2026
Background: A stalled flagship project The President Muhammadu Buhari Estate was conceived in 2015 as a flagship housing scheme for civil servants...