South African Anti-Apartheid Author Breyten Breytenbach Dies at 85
South African anti-apartheid author, poet, and activist Breyten Breytenbach has died in Paris at the age of 85, his family…
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Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case
The trial of six individuals accused of attempting to extort football star Paul Pogba is set to begin Tuesday, November…
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne Named World Rugby Players of the Year
South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby’s Players of the Year on…
Zimbabwe Seeks Debt Restructuring to Unlock International Funding and Revitalize Economy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted creditors and financial executives Monday to discuss Zimbabwe’s efforts to resolve its $12.7 billion external debt…
Spain to Grant Residency and Work Permits to 300,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain will grant residency and work permits to about 300,000 undocumented migrants annually for the next three years, the country’s…
Rafael Nadal Retires in Emotional Farewell After Davis Cup Loss
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis Tuesday following a loss to the Netherlands in Spain’s quarter-final…
EU Announces $96M Loan to Cameroon for Infrastructure Development
The European Union announced a $96 million loan to Cameroon on Tuesday, aimed at improving infrastructure and attracting foreign investment…
Beyoncé to Headline NFL Christmas Day Half-Time Show
Beyoncé will headline the NFL’s half-time show on Christmas Day, marking her first live performance of songs from her latest…
EU Provides Additional €20M to Support Rwandan Troops in Mozambique
The European Union has pledged an additional €20 million (about 28 billion Rwandan francs) to support the operations of Rwanda’s…
Mali Reaches $160M Settlement with Resolute Mining Over Tax Dispute
Australian gold miner Resolute Mining has agreed to pay Mali’s military-led government $160 million to settle a tax dispute. The…
Climate Crisis and Global Conflicts Dominate G20 Summit
The climate crisis, along with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, dominated discussions on the first day of…
World Leaders Convene in Brazil for G20 Summit
World leaders are gathering in Brazil for the G20 Summit, hosted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as global…
Hundreds Dead, Thousands Infected in Sudan’s Ongoing Cholera Outbreak
Sudan’s months-long cholera outbreak has killed at least 699 people and infected more than 24,600, according to the Sudanese Ministry…
East African Tourism Leader Carmen Nibigira Dies at 46
Carmen Nibigira, a leading figure in East Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector, died on Saturday, November 16, in Nairobi after…
Jake Paul Beats 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson on Points in Lackluster Fight
Jake Paul defeated 58-year-old Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a disappointing eight-round bout that left 70,000 fans unimpressed. The…
Mia Le Roux Withdraws from Miss Universe Pageant
South African beauty queen Mia Le Roux has withdrawn from the Miss Universe competition due to health concerns, leaving the…
Zimbabwe Embraces Climate-Smart Agriculture to Boost Resilience and Innovation
In Zimbabwe’s drought-prone regions, farmers are turning to climate-smart agriculture to adapt to the challenges posed by changing environmental conditions.…
South Africa’s Largest Planetarium Set to Reopen with Refurbished Digital Dome in 2025
South Africa’s largest planetarium is set to reopen in February 2025 with a fully modernized digital dome that will offer…
South African Soccer President Danny Jordaan Arrested on Fraud, Theft Charges
Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and a key figure in securing the 2010 FIFA World…
DRC Pursues Financing for World’s Largest Hydropower Dam
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking funding from the World Bank and other financial institutions for the construction…