Nigerian political and military leader; head of state (1976–1979) and former president (1999–2007)
Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing in a final, high-stakes title bout in Dublin, aiming to become a three‑time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili. The 40‑year‑old Olympic gold medallist faces a young, undefeated challenger in an 80,000‑seat sell‑out at Croke Park, with the event marketed as one of Ireland’s greatest sporting nights.
A coalition of seven armed groups has formed to topple Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. After gains in Mekelle and other fronts, flights to Mekelle have been suspended amid the current security situation as clashes widen in Afar and Amhara. The Pretoria peace framework remains challenged as parties accuse one another of violations.