Nairobi Beats London Bid to Host 2029 World Athletics
Nairobi will make history as the first African host of the World Athletics Championships, bringing the global event to Kenya in 2029…reports Africa Daily
Nollywood Mourns Olu Jacobs
Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs has died aged 84, leaving behind a five-decade acting career, major honours and a lasting legacy in Nigerian cinema. Nigerian
Gold Mine Horror in Sudan
At least 82 people have died in a Sudan gold mine collapse, with dozens missing as rescuers battle rubble, fragile ground and limited equipment…reports
US Targets South African Officials
US visa restrictions on South African officials deepen tensions over race, land reform and Afrikaner rights, as Pretoria rejects Washington’s allegations and defends sovereignty,
Nigeria-South Africa Rift Erupts Again
Renewed anti-migrant protests, two Nigerian deaths and an unofficial deportation deadline have reopened tensions between Nigeria and South Africa after recent diplomatic efforts, reports
Africa’s China Trade Test
China’s tariff-free access opens a vast market for Africa, but governments face pressure to move beyond raw commodities and build higher-value industries, reports Africa
DR Congo Erupts Over Tshisekedi Reforms
Deadly clashes and arrests have followed nationwide protests against proposed constitutional changes in DR Congo, with opponents warning they could enable Tshisekedi’s third term,
BRICS nations unite after overnight negotiations
India secures BRICS consensus after overnight negotiations, overcoming deep divisions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE at the New Delhi summit, reports Asian
UN backs bid to correct the world map
The UN backs an African Union campaign to promote more accurate world maps, challenging longstanding distortions in the representation of Africa and other regions,
Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and Warns Iran Allies
Donald Trump announces an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries supporting Tehran as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects the campaign,
