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Nigeria has won three gold and two silver medals at the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships which concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. Read More: https://punchng.com/african-boxing-champs-nigeria-wins-three-gold-two-silver-medals/

Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".

<ul><li><p>41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’</p></li><li><p>Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights record</p></li></ul><p>Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/13/f1-returns-to-africa-for-fir

It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.

Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.

Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.

The MD of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has warned that AI adoption could expose African ports to cyberattacks and economic disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-adoption-could-expose-african-ports-to-cyberattacks-dantsoho/

Ridwan Raheem has become the fifth Nigerian boxer to reach the final at the African Elite Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, after a semi-final win. Read More: https://punchng.com/raheem-joins-contingent-in-african-boxing-championships-finals/

Australia shows a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four and it backfires spectacularly as South Africa takes firm control in Gqeberha.

At first, plants below an elephant carcass die. Soil microbes and plants grow back soon after, but only a few select species. Herbivores later come in to munch on the nutrient-rich greens

<p>Hepatitis B study in Guinea-Bissau that was to be funded by CDC and that drew global backlash ‘will not move forward’</p><p>The US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns that drew global backlash was halted, the lead researcher said on Wednesday.</p><p>It was “now clear” that the study “will not move forward in Guinea-Bissau”, Frederik Schal

Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m. local time, where they found the woman's body, according to police.

<p>Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/immigration-trump-midterms-reader-q-a">Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms</a></p></li></ul><p>Relatives of gravely ill detainees at two <a href="http

The Innovate Africa Foundation has awarded full scholarships to over 450 emerging product managers and builders to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-awards-scholarships-to-450-african-innovators/