Semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, archipelago nation
Two Czech finalists are set to compete in Wimbledon 2026 after dramatic semi-finals. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have reached the final, with Noskova defeating Marta Kostyuk and Muchova surviving a battle with Coco Gauff to claim a spot in the showpiece. The weekend promises a first-time Wimbledon women’s champion from the Czech Republic.
Britain’s Wimbledon run is contrasted by a worrying pattern: a wild card’s surprise semi-final runs mask a wider lack of sustained success. The sport’s centre of gravity remains abroad and domestic grassroots funding is under scrutiny.
ECOWAS members have endorsed the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,800-km conduit linking 13 West African states with potential to export 30 bcm of gas annually. The project aims to diversify energy supplies, boost regional integration and support electricity generation, while weighing security and financing risks as construction eyes 2028 start.
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania’s First Gentleman since 2021, has died in Zanzibar after a heart condition. Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has announced the death and funeral arrangements are under way in Kizimkazi. Hassan’s wife, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed office in 2021, continues to lead Tanzania amid a disputed 2025 election.