Commercial driver, conductor sets LASTMA officer ablaze in Lagos
A commercial bus driver has set a Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) officials ablaze in the Mile 2 area of Lagos state on Tuesday.…
Darkness in major cities as Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses again and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.…
Vendée Globe 2024: Conquering the oceans and the seas
The Vendée Globe, the greatest sailing race in the world, is often called the Everest of the Seas. It’s extreme and it’s all about resilience and high technology. Every four years, skippers…
Deepening UK-Nigeria relations
The United Kingdom and Nigeria are looking to strengthen partnerships in Africa with the start of a five-month consultation process as the country looks to adopt a new approach to relations with…
2024 Prix Goncourt awarded to Kamel Daoud for his novel ‘Houris’
In an interview with 'Le Monde,' Kamel Daoud, winner of the 2024 Prix Goncourt, explains why 'Houris' is not a novel of war, but a novel of resurrection. He had been declared…
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
Firefighters search for missing persons in the floods area of the Malaga Province, Spain, on Nov 3, 2024 as death toll reaches 214.…
Europe is far from stepping up on defence, top diplomat Pierre Vimont says
With the US election just around the corner, is the EU prepared for what might be coming? And what does “being prepared” mean, exactly, when it comes to Europe’s defence capabilities? These…
This Beninese artist transforms scrap metal into sculptures
Charly d'Almeida is a sculptor in Benin who transforms scrap metal and recycled materials into pieces of art. He's showcased his work in Africa, Europe and the U.S. and says he's hoping…
No, ‘illegal Haitian immigrants’ are not voting for Kamala Harris
A viral video claims to show Haitian immigrants committing voter fraud, and voting several times for Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris. We explain in this edition of Truth or Fake.…
What Africa stands to gain or lose after the US presidential election
As all attention turns to the United States ahead of the presidential election, we examine what's at stake for African nations. The vote could have large implications for the continent, given the…