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WORLDAug 29Itauma vs Hrgović: Unbeaten British-Nigerian boxer battles for IBF Heavyweight World TitleThe central question heading into the fight is whether Itauma's speed, power and youthful energy can overcome Hrgović's experience and physical maturity The post Itauma vs Hrgović: Unbeaten British-Nigerian boxer battles for IBF Heavyweight World Title appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 29Nigeria will not miss World Cup for 8yrs if I become president — SoworeThe Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general elections, Mr Omoyele Sowore, has promised to make Nigeria a major global sports hub if elected president. The post Nigeria will not miss World Cup for 8yrs if I become president — Sowore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 29The bridges of Rwanda open up new worldsA charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.NPR News
WORLDAug 28Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34. The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong […] The post Ugandan King Oyo Nyimba, former world’s youngest monarch, dies at 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 28Uganda: World's 'youngest monarch' dies aged 34Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1995, aged just 3.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 28Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathonHis withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.Africanews [en]
POLITICSAug 28World’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three, has died at 34. His death was announced by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed by the […] The post World’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 28Nigeria’s Karibi-George wins Africa Top Model, advances to Miss World Top 40Karibi-George secured the feat on Thursday during the Top Model competition held as part of the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVII, themed “Soul of Heritage.” The post Nigeria’s Karibi-George wins Africa Top Model, advances to Miss World Top 40 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 28African trade is oriented towards the rest of the world, but it is between neighbors that it industrializesThe continent remains heavily dependent on external markets for its exports, which are dominated by raw materials. Exchanges between African countries, less significant in volume, on the contrary focus more on processed and manufactured products.Jeune Afrique
WORLDAug 28World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.BBC World
HEALTHAug 28Congo begins Ebola vaccinations against world's fastest-growing outbreakEuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 28Uganda's King of Tooro, once world's youngest reigning monarch, dies at 34King Oyo Nyimba, leader of the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda, has died at the age of 34, the region's prime minister of his kingdom announced Thursday. Crowned at three years old, he became the world's youngest reigning monarch in 1995.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 28D’Tigers face South Sudan test as World Cup pressure mounts after Cameroon defeatWith the qualification race in Group E so tightly contested, another defeat could leave D’Tigers with little room for error heading into their final game of the window against Cape Verde on Sunday The post D’Tigers face South Sudan test as World Cup pressure mounts after Cameroon defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 28Ghana World Bank Update Calls Recovery IncompleteA World Bank update on Ghana indicates that the nation's economic recovery remains incomplete. This suggests ongoing economic challenges for the country.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
CONFLICTAug 28The Houthi reach into Africa should alarm the worldthenationalnews.com
POLITICSAug 27Alleged underworld kingpin testifies at S. African commissionAn alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into allegations including accusations that a suspended deputy police chief took kickbacks from criminals. Eunice Masson has more.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 27Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin MarathonAn undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from next month's Berlin Marathon.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 26World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is overInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 26The Nigerian Fan’s Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match PreviewsIf you’ve ever stepped foot in Lagos, Abuja, or Enugu during a major tournament, you’ll know that football isn’t just a pastime in Nigeria; it’s a shared language. The air carries a unique energy, a mix of optimism and chatter that you can hear from several streets away. When the World Cup comes around, this […] The post The Nigerian Fan’s Roadmap to World Cup Betting: Decoding Top Tips, Odds, and Match Previews appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 25Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid warSudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.Africanews [en]
WORLDAug 25Top 10 poorest countries in the world as African countries dominateGlobal Finance Magazine has ranked the world's poorest countries based on their GDP per capita measured in purchasing power parity (PPP), with Burundi recording the lowest figure on the list. The post Top 10 poorest countries in the world as African countries dominate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERAug 24UN aid chief condemns world lack of action on Sudanthenationalnews.com
WORLDAug 24Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup groupNigeria’s Falconets are set to achieve a remarkable feat at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, becoming one of only three countries to have featured in every edition of the tournament since its inception. The post Nigeria joins 2 other countries in exclusive World Cup group appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WORLDAug 23Full list: African countries get opponents for 2027 Women’s World Cup playoffsGhana and South Africa have discovered their opponents in the preliminary phase of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Play-Off Tournament The post Full list: African countries get opponents for 2027 Women’s World Cup playoffs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria