Tebogo Shines at FNB Golden Prix Ahead of 2025 World Championships
A packed Gaborone Stadium witnessed a standout performance Saturday from local sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo, who claimed victory in the…
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Gabon’s Oligui Nguema Wins Presidency in Landslide Victory
Gabon’s transitional leader and coup leader Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has secured a landslide victory in the country’s presidential…
Yinka Shonibare Opens Exhibition on Identity, Hybridity in Madagascar
Renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare is bringing his latest exhibition, Safiotra [Hybridities], to Madagascar’s Fondation H, opening on April 11.…
Tinubu Moves to Restructure Nigeria’s Troubled Oil Sector
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is taking steps to overhaul the country’s struggling oil industry as national production declines and global…
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Unveils Viola Davis Wax Figure
Madame Tussauds Hollywood has unveiled a new wax figure of award-winning actress Viola Davis, honoring her historic career and status…
Justice Department Charges 3 Americans in Failed Coup Attempt in Congo
Three Americans repatriated from Congo have been charged in the United States with participating in a failed coup attempt to…
EU, Egypt Sign Agreement to Boost Cooperation on Organized Crime
The European Union’s law enforcement agency Europol and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a working arrangement to strengthen cooperation…
Zimbabwe Makes First Compensation Payments to White Farmers Affected by Land Reforms
The Zimbabwean government has made its first compensation payments to white farmers whose land was seized during a controversial land…
Panama Rejects U.S. Base Proposal Amid Canal Sovereignty Tensions
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has rejected a proposal floated by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to establish American military…
Trump Tariffs Take Effect as China, EU Prepare Retaliation
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including a 104% duty on Chinese goods, took effect Wednesday, escalating…
Trump Tariffs Threaten 35,000 Citrus Jobs in South Africa, Farmers Warn
New U.S. tariffs set to take effect Wednesday could put 35,000 jobs in South Africa’s citrus industry at risk and…
Rare 10-Carat Blue Diamond Unveiled in Abu Dhabi Ahead of $20 Million Auction
A rare blue diamond estimated to fetch up to $20 million at auction went on display Tuesday at an exhibition…
Bongo Flava Pushes for Reform as Tanzanian Music Genre Gains Global Spotlight
Bongo Flava, the homegrown Tanzanian music genre that blends hip-hop, Afrobeat and Swahili storytelling, has become a cultural export with…
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Named Interim President of Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede was appointed interim president of Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Tuesday, replacing Getachew Reda amid growing political…
South Sudan Criticizes U.S. Visa Ban, Cites Mistaken Identity
South Sudan on Monday denounced the United States’ decision to revoke all visas for its nationals, calling the move unfair…
China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’ as U.S. Tariff Dispute Escalates
China on Tuesday condemned the United States’ escalating trade actions, vowing to “fight to the end” against what it called…
ES Tunis, Sundowns Set for CAF Champions League Quarterfinal Decider
ES Tunis and Mamelodi Sundowns will meet Tuesday in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarterfinal, with the…
Kenya Unveils Plan to Transform Kakuma Refugee Camp Into Self-Reliant City
Kenya has announced an ambitious plan to transform Kakuma, one of Africa’s largest and oldest refugee camps, into a self-sustaining…
Togo’s International Fashion Week Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness
Togo’s International Fashion Festival, known as FIMO 228, wrapped up its 12th edition in Lomé on Saturday, blending high fashion…
Nigerian Boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu Dies After Collapsing in Ring
Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring during a professional bout at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday…