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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Africa

August 13, 2026

44 people dead after boat crash in Zimbabwe

Authorities said the boat, supposed to carry 90 people, held 114 passengers, five crew members and an unspecified number of children.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
August 12, 2026

Climate Change: 32 million West Africans risk displacement, ECOWAS warns

The commissioner noted that West Africa remained highly vulnerable to climate change. 

ECOWAS
August 12, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak could surpass 2014–2016 epidemic, WHO warns

The WHO chief disclosed that 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths had been reported. 

World Health Organisation
August 12, 2026

Refinery: Lawmaker backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark

Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources has pledged legislative support for establishing a transparent West African refined fuel pricing benchmark.

Dangote Refinery
August 11, 2026

Obasanjo urges Africa to develop its own democracy model

He said the democratic model adopted by African countries lacked sufficient African context and often failed to meet the continent’s needs.

August 10, 2026

South Sudanese whistleblower released after two months in detention

Mr Gaddhaffy-Dit returned to Nairobi and is receiving medical treatment after his health deteriorated in ⁠detention in Juba.

Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit
August 10, 2026

UNICAL: Police storm church to prevent bloodshed as Christians fight over chaplaincy

The police command in Cross River says it intervened in a conflict at the Chapel of Redemption, University of Calabar, quelling a Sunday service standoff to prevent bloodshed.

UNICAL chapel
August 10, 2026

CBT best way to curb exam malpractice in Nigeria, says WAEC

The West African Examination Council has called for strict computer-based testing to curb examination malpractice in some centres called miracle centres.

Students at CBT centre
August 9, 2026

Super Falcons crash out of WAFCON, fail to secure 2027 World Cup automatic spot

The ten-time champions’ quest for an 11th title came to an end after losing 1-0 to the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon.

Super Falcons in the Cameroon
August 9, 2026

Ghana sacks two airport workers over extortion, sanctions official begging passenger for breakfast bribe

The GACL stated, “Immediate action has been taken. Their ID cards to operate in the terminal have been withdrawn and deactivated.”

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL)