Nigerians face most expensive Sallah in 30 years as price of ram, tomatoes, rice skyrocket and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.…
Zanzibar commemorates abolition of slavery for first time
Since a fragile 2022 peace deal ended Ethiopia's two-year war between Tigrayan fighters and federal forces, there are signs of recovery in the capital of Tigray. Also, Zanzibar commemorates the abolition of…
McGregor’s UFC comeback canceled due to injury
Conor McGregor’s comeback fight against Michael Chandler, which was scheduled for June 29 at UFC 303, has been canceled. McGregor, who last fought in 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier, has…
World Bank sees global ‘soft landing’ but warns of sluggish growth for developing nations
The World Bank has upgraded its global growth outlook for this year, expecting it to hold steady at 2.6 percent for the first time in three years. The latest Global Economic Prospects…
Haiti a perfect illustration of correlation between conflict and malnutrition, WFP says
More than 360,000 people have fled their homes, while major ports and access roads to the capital are still inaccessible, meaning food supplies and other essential goods can't get in.…
Pakistan: Next federal budget ‘will fall on us like a bomb’
Despite a slowdown in inflation, prices continue to soar in Pakistan. How do Pakistanis see the government's new monetary policy, amid economic challenges?…
Orangutan backs Germany against Scotland in Euros
Hosts Germany are on course for victory in their opening match of the European Championship against Scotland, according to oracle orangutan Walter at Dortmund Zoo. Spokesperson Marcel Stawinoga said it could suggest…
World Blood Donor Day: Give blood. Save lives. Be a hero.
Today we honor the selfless individuals who voluntarily donate blood to save lives in our community and the world at large. You are the real heroes without capes. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, only…
India elections offer a look at the impact of ‘deepfakes’
India's national elections could be the biggest experiment in the use of artificial intelligence to date. Hundreds of millions of voters have seen "deepfake" videos peddling disinformation or enhanced versions of candidates.…
Nigeria: Rope skipping spurs philanthropy
Rope skipping has transformed from a mere exercise to a competitive sport gaining popularity. In Nigeria's Kano state, a community uses this trend to stay fit and raise funds for the vulnerable.…