The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has paid tribute to members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty, describing their sacrifice as the foundation of the nation’s unity, democracy, and progress. In a post on X, Yilwatda said the fallen soldiers gave their lives to ensure that Nigeria remains united, safe, and free. He noted that their sacrifices were deeply personal, as they left behind families, aspirations, and futures in service to the country. Yilwatda paid tributes to Armed Forces personnel who died on battlefields, during peacekeeping missions, and…
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Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has boasted after their win against the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals on Wednesday. The goalkeeper was the star of the shootout, stopping penalty kicks from Bruno Onyemaechi and Samuel Chukwueze, and was chosen as the official Man of the Match. Morocco made it to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Nigeria’s Super Eagles 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match ended in a draw after regular time and extra time. Eric Chelle’s team had their worst showing in…
By AP Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of Tehran for a mass funeral of security forces and civilians on Wednesday. Caskets were covered in red and white roses, and people in the crowd held aloft pictures of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The pro-government demonstration came as the death toll in the protests rose to over 2,500 people killed, the vast majority of them demonstrators. After Iranian state television reported that 300 coffins would be on display at Tehran University, Associated Press reporters there saw around 100. It wasn’t clear why there was a discrepancy. According…
Along parts of the Great Ocean Road, heavy rain fell in a short time, sending water through towns and across roads. Authorities issued emergency warnings for communities near Wye River, Kennett River and Cumberland River, urging people to stay indoors and keep away from floodwaters. More than 170 millimetres of rain were recorded in the area. Local media showed cars swept from roads and carried onto beaches, with several vehicles stranded near a bridge. Despite the damage and disruption, officials said no injuries had been reported as crews continued to assess the situation.
Dr Prince Abudu, Head of Technology, Cassava AI & Charlotte Awino, AI Engineer, Cassava AI As Africa increasingly leans towards the local development of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, one thing has become clear: we need enormous computing power. From preparing datasets to training, testing, deploying, and monitoring models, every stage of AI depends on access to high-performance infrastructure. Until recently, African innovators had to rely on overseas cloud services or invest in prohibitively expensive hardware. The arrival of GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) changes that equation. By delivering advanced compute capacity directly from African data centres, GPUaaS enables developers, researchers, and enterprises to…
See the Kick Out Polio website for the participating athletes, campaign content, details on the #KickOutPolio challenge, and polio educational material. Q: Why is the Africa Cup of Nations such a powerful moment to relaunch the push for polio eradication across the continent? A: AFCON is one of the most watched and celebrated events in Africa, uniting millions of fans across countries. By linking the fight against polio to this moment of continental pride, we can reach families, communities, and leaders with a powerful message: we must work together to finish the job of eradicating polio in Africa and globally. Footballers, teams, and…
By Lissa Ngenda Mwenda, Vimbainashe Tsododo (IHM) & Garikai Nhongo (Co-Develop) Isaac Makonko has witnessed 90 years of evolving challenges in rural Zambia. A lifetime spent in Kafulafuta, a small village of just over 5,000 people, has given Isaac a front-row seat to the complexities of accessing healthcare in under-resourced communities. While health services are available, their physical distance often makes them difficult to reach. Accessing historical health records for accurate and timely treatment has posed significant challenges. Over the years, Isaac has seen how the lack of proper patient identification and streamlined healthcare processes has further complicated matters, delaying care for many of his neighbors…
By AP Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters that Egypt wouldn’t accept the collapse of Sudan or its institutions, or any attempt to undermine its unity or divide its territory, describing such scenarios as “red lines.” Abdelatty said during a joint news conference with Ramtane Lamamra, the UN secretary‑general’s personal envoy for Sudan, that Egypt won’t…
Bulgaria saw thousands gather in central Sofia on Wednesday, braving freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country edges toward another national vote. The protest followed earlier rallies sparked by a proposed 2026 budget that many feared would deepen the cost of living strain. Although the government later withdrew the plan, anger has widened into calls for the coalition to step down. Demonstrators accused past authorities of vote buying and result manipulation, and criticised the refusal to introduce machine voting for a possible early election. Many also pointed to the influence of sanctioned businessman and politician Delyan Peevski, whose…
By AP Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986. Crowds gathered and long lines formed in some areas as polling station openings were delayed and voting materials were seen being delivered after the scheduled 7 am opening time. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, faces seven other candidates, including Robert Kyagulanyi, a musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine, who is calling for political change. Billboards of Uganda President and National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni are…