Wayne Lumbasi Kenya is on the verge of finalizing a landmark critical minerals agreement with the United States that mandates all extracted resources be processed domestically. The announcement, made by Kenyan President William Ruto on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, signals a major victory for African nations seeking to dismantle decades-old economic models defined […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South Africa’s biggest cities are in deep trouble, and the government just secured a massive $1 billion (about R18 billion) loan to save them. Right now, the country is facing a major service crisis. In big cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, basic infrastructure is breaking down. Taps are running dry, old pipes […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Kylian Mbappe etched his name into French football history after scoring twice in France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal national football team in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match. The French captain delivered when it mattered most, helping France overcome a resilient Senegal side that had looked the better team for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta An Australian mining company, Atomic Eagle, has expanded uranium mineralisation at its Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, strengthening its position in one of Africa’s increasingly strategic critical minerals frontiers as global competition for uranium intensifies. The company, which fully owns the project in southern Zambia, says recent drilling at the Chisebuka deposit has […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Football history was written at the Atlanta Stadium on Monday evening as tournament debutants Cape Verde pulled off a breathtaking tactical masterclass, frustrating reigning European champions Spain in a legendary 0-0 draw. Facing a global powerhouse stacked with world-class talent, Cape Verde representing a nation of just over 500,000 people defied all odds […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Morocco has announced a major shift in its football hosting strategy, revealing that it will no longer bid to host African football competitions organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The announcement was made by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), during a recent interview in which he […]
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Wayne Lumbasi Niger’s military-run government has officially enacted a new penal code that explicitly criminalizes same-sex relations, introducing severe prison sentences and ending the country’s long-standing status as one of the few West African nations without statutory bans on homosexuality. Under the newly updated legal framework, individuals convicted of engaging in consensual same-sex relations face […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya has officially turned to China for one of the biggest infrastructure projects in its aviation history, awarding a $2.9 billion contract to upgrade and expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after shelving a controversial deal with India’s Adani Group. The decision marks a major shift in the future of East Africa’s […]
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Wayne Lumbasi On the eve of their historic return to football’s grandest stage, the Haitian men’s national football team has been forced to alter its official tournament jerseys after FIFA ruled that elements of the design violated strict guidelines regarding political messaging. The Caribbean nation is making its first FIFA World Cup appearance in 52 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has just added a fresh $20 million to its Ebola response in Africa, pushing its total direct funding past $220 million. Washington wants the world to see a kind superpower saving East and Central Africa from a deadly, vaccine-resistant strain of the virus. But look closer at the timing and […]
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