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,
Zimbabwe’s Tavengwa Mukuhlani Takes ICC Deputy Chair Role
Zimbabwe Cricket chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani will serve as ICC Deputy Chair until November 2027. His appointment makes him the first Zimbabwean to hold the
Pretoria Hits Back At Washington Over Visa Restrictions
Pretoria says Washington’s latest visa restrictions mischaracterise South Africa’s domestic policies and undermine diplomatic efforts to resolve bilateral differences….reports Africa Daily News Desk South
Zero Tariffs Won’t Fix Africa-China Trade Imbalance
China’s zero-tariff policy is expected to boost African exports, but analysts say greater market access alone may not address the continent’s trade imbalance….reports Africa
