District Head Flees to Cameroon as Boko Haram Attack Devastates Kirawa, Displaces Thousands

In a harrowing turn of events in Kirawa, a town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, the district head, Abdulrahman Abubakar, has been forced to flee to neighboring Cameroon following a devastating attack by Boko Haram...

From Kano to couture: The Nigerian leather powering global luxury

Most Nigerian leather, often semi-finished, is exported to Europe and Asia and turned into luxury items bearing international brand labels, with zero trace of its origins. But with her homegrown brand, Isi Omiyi creates high-end pieces to try to...

Stakes are high for Gavin on campaign launch day

There are some august former high-ranking members of the Defence Forces who without much prompting will talk at length about Jim Gavin's leadership qualities. His work as part of the UN operation in Chad which focused on protecting civilians is...

How the UAE built a circle of bases to control Gulf of Aden

Newly built runways and ports offer snapshot of Abu Dhabi's regional ambitions and deepening strategic ties with Israel From the islands of Socotra in the Indian Ocean to the coasts of Somalia and Yemen, satellite imagery analysed by Middle East...

Harry and Meghan's awkward red carpet moments: Prince hurries along his wife in front of photographers - and she waits on her own backstage as couple win 'Humanitarians of the Year'

Prince Harry appeared to try to hurry along his wife on a New York red carpet last night in a series of awkward moments as they were crowned 'Humanitarians of the Year'. The Duke of Sussex took Meghan's hand and started moving away after posing...

Jimmy Carter and Guinea worm disease: Here's a look back at his decades of work to eradicate it

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in November 2023, after former President Jimmy Carter had been in hospice care for several months. Carter died on Dec. 29, 2024 in Plains, Ga. —— Oct. 1, 2025 would have been Jimmy Carter's 101st...

Tradex Eyes New Fuel Station in Mora to Expand Presence in Far North Cameroon

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroonian fuel distributor Tradex plans to expand its national network, with a delegation visiting Mora, the administrative center of the Mayo-Sava Division in the Far North Region, on Wednesday. The mission, led by...

How to watch 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — live stream UEFA, CAF, AFC and CONCACAF games from anywhere for free

At least nine teams will secure World Cup qualification during this international break, while 25 hopefuls — or more — will be eliminated from contention. It's crunch time for AFC and CAF nations, while England could become the first UEFA team to...

Meghan Markle reveals fears over Archie and Lilibet growing up in the digital age as she and Prince Harry are named 'Humanitarians of the Year' at glitzy New York ceremony

Meghan Markle has voiced fears she and Prince Harry share about their children growing up in a digital age as they accepted an award on stage in New York for their humanitarian efforts. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a rare joint appearance...

Making Waves: It’s All Silawi In Canada

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This column is highlighted by the victory of Silawi at Woodbine. Wathnan Racing's Silawi (Dubawi) earned his first top-tier win in the Canadian...

Defying drought across the Sahel

Water is not just about survival; it is about prosperity. In low-income countries, over half of all jobs depend on water. In Sub-Saharan Africa, that number rises to 62 percent. When rainfall drops, so does gross domestic product, highlighting...

‘This is the Caribbean, peace and love’

Boats are pictured on the shore of La Cueva Bay, north coast of Trinidad and Tobago, on October 16, 2025. (Photo: AFP) LAS CUEVAS, Trinidad and Tobago (AFP) — Trinidad and Tobago was in shock last Thursday over the reported deaths of two local men...

Prince Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of the Year

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been named Humanitarians of the Year for their charity work. Prince Harry and Meghan were presented with the award at the Project Healthy Minds gala, which aims to bring together champions of mental health, in...

Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Kictims, Nab Key Terrorists’ Collaborators – Army

News Investigators/ Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last 24 hours, rescued no fewer than 23 kidnap victims, apprehended key terror collaborators and destroyed illegal oil refineries in different parts of the country. A credible...

Can Cyclotrons Improve Medical Care in Developing Countries?

LONDON, United Kingdom — Across Africa’s most impoverished nations, the availability of cyclotrons for medical use remains very limited. The vast majority of cyclotrons within the African continent are concentrated in the wealthier regions of...

RSF Deploys Drones Threatening El-Fasher Army Stronghold in Darfur

The introduction of commercial drone warfare by Sudan’s paramilitary forces marks a dangerous new chapter in a conflict that has already displaced millions and threatens to unravel two decades of fragile peace in Darfur. A Conflict Transformed by...

Crucial Moments in Greece’s Relations With Israel and Palestine

Greece has established a solid relationship with Israel since 2010. Pictured Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu during a February 2021 meeting in Israel. Credit: AMNA Relations between Greece, Israel, and...

Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims, arrest key terrorists’ collaborators

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last 24 hours, rescued no fewer than 23 kidnap victims, apprehended key terror collaborators and destroyed illegal oil refineries in different parts of the country. A credible source at Army...

Weekend Sports Mirror: World Cup Qualifiers shake up global football as Malawi gain walkover win

The battle for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification delivered another chapter this week, filled with shock results, outstanding performances and controversy from October 7 to 9, 2025. While most domestic leagues are on pause due to the FIFA...

Troops rescue 23 kidnap victims, nab key terrorists’ collaborators

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have in the last 24 hours rescued no fewer than 23 kidnap victims, apprehended key terror collaborators, and destroyed illegal oil refineries in different parts of the country. A credible source at...