Lagos State representative Danielle Adewusi has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 and will represent the country at the Miss Universe Festival in Puerto Rico.
Africa has 10 nominees across four 2026 Ballon d’Or categories, with Sadio Mané, Achraf Hakimi, Barbra Banda, Temwa Chawinga and three African goalkeepers among the recognised stars.
For nearly two decades, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani has worked at the intersection of energy, finance and infrastructure, making the case for Africa to fund more of its energy future with its own capital.
79 African players from 23 nations are competing in this season’s UEFA Champions League group phase; the most in the competition’s history. And Yaya Toure has become the first African coach ever to lead a team into the Champions League main round.
The ember months can put serious pressure on your finances. Here are six practical financial goals to set before the end of the year, from saving for January expenses to reducing debt and strengthening your investment habit.
Africa will host an Olympic event for the very first time in history. The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games take place in Senegal from 31 October to 13 November, bringing 2,700 young athletes from every continent to three host cities — Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
From Nairobi to Paris, Kenyan designer Anil Padia is putting African craftsmanship on the global luxury map. His label, Yoshita 1967, has won the 2026 LVMH Savoir-Faire Prize after becoming the first Kenyan label to reach the LVMH Prize final.
Dr Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu’s journey from Lagos to the University of Saskatchewan has taken her from law student to professor and now dean of the College of Law. Here is how an unexpected decision to pursue graduate studies in Canada shaped a remarkable academic career.
South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has claimed the Miss World Africa 2026 title after reaching the Top 6 at the Miss World finale in Vietnam. Eritrea’s Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin also made the Top 6, while Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George finished in the Top 12.
From energy access consulting to leading Consistent Energy and advocating for renewable energy policy, Dr. Segun Adaju is helping build a more reliable power future for Nigeria.
Nigerian-American entrepreneur Olamide Olowe is stepping down as chief executive of skincare company Topicals, with former Fenty Beauty general manager Sukiana Chancy taking over the role as the brand enters its next phase of growth.