Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Investigated in Alleged Rape Case
CAPE VERDE — Authorities are investigating national football team captain Ryan Mendes after allegations surfaced that he raped a translator during an international assignment....
Nigeria Earns N20.2 Trillion From Crude Oil Exports in Early 2026
The figure represents one of the highest short-term earnings in recent years, underscoring the central role of oil in Africa’s largest economy. Nigeria, a...
U.S., Iran signal steps toward easing tensions after months of hostilities
Washington and Tehran resumed indirect negotiations in early 2026, with meetings held in Oman, Geneva, and Islamabad. Mediators, including officials from Oman and Pakistan,...
Nine Dead in Lagos, Rivers Building Collapses as Experts Urge Stricter Oversight
Rescue officials in Lagos confirmed nine fatalities and 27 survivors after a two‑storey building collapsed in the Alakija area of Satellite Town. The incident...
Knockout stage begins: Brazil faces Japan in Houston at 2026 World Cup
HOUSTON (FN) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is underway, with Brazil and Japan set to meet Monday in one of the...
Europe Heatwave Intensifies as Temperatures Soar and Authorities Brace for More Extreme Weather
Europe's heatwave is tightening its grip on the continent, with forecasters warning that parts of Germany and Poland could see temperatures climb above 40...
Two South Africans Sentenced To Death For Rape and Murder
UMLAZI, South Africa, Two South African men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of 17 year old Wandile Aphiwe...
Her Husband Ordered Her Death. The Hitmen Had Other Plans.
When Noela Rukundo was forced into a vehicle by armed men while visiting Burundi, she believed she was living her final moments.
Instead of pulling...
Anambra Police Arrest Man Over Viral Helicopter Claim After Investigation Finds No Security Threat
AWKA, Nigeria, Police in Nigeria's Anambra state have arrested a man accused of posting a viral video that falsely claimed a military helicopter dropped...
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Nears Decisive End
NEW YORK (FN) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering a critical phase as group-stage matches wrap up, with qualification scenarios dominating headlines...
