CAF AND FIFA SET TO TRAIN AFRICAN REFEREES AND OFFICIALS TO AVOID FUTURE AFCON  CONTROVERSIES

CAF AND FIFA SET TO TRAIN AFRICAN REFEREES AND OFFICIALS TO AVOID FUTURE AFCON  CONTROVERSIES

Wayne Lumbasi The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to strengthen refereeing and VAR standards across the continent. The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of the contentious incidents that marred the tournament’s climax, where Senegal’s players temporarily abandoned the pitch in protest over disputed decisions, only for the title to […]

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 ETHIOPIA SECURES $13 BILLION IN INVESTMENT DEALS FOLLOWING MAJOR INVESTOR CONFERENCE

ETHIOPIA SECURES $13 BILLION IN INVESTMENT DEALS FOLLOWING MAJOR INVESTOR CONFERENCE

Wayne Lumbasi Ethiopia has secured more than $13 billion in investment commitments following the conclusion of its flagship “Invest in Ethiopia 2026” forum, a high-level international gathering aimed at attracting capital into key sectors of the economy. The event, held in Addis Ababa, brought together hundreds of investors, business leaders, and policymakers from across the […]

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 MINISTER ERNESTO KESAR TO ATTEND CARIBBEAN ENERGY WEEK  AS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GAINS UPSTREAM MOMENTUM

MINISTER ERNESTO KESAR TO ATTEND CARIBBEAN ENERGY WEEK  AS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO GAINS UPSTREAM MOMENTUM

Wayne Lumbasi Trinidad and Tobago is sharpening its focus on production growth as Energy Minister Ernesto Kesar prepares to participate in Caribbean Energy Week 2026, highlighting a surge in upstream activity measured not only in investment but in tangible output gains. At the center of this renewed momentum is a clear push to increase barrels […]

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 AFREXIMBANK KICKS OFF INAUGURAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO EXPAND AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRADE ECOSYSTEM

AFREXIMBANK KICKS OFF INAUGURAL ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO EXPAND AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRADE ECOSYSTEM

Wayne Lumbasi The African Export-Import Bank has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its Afreximbank Accelerator Programme, marking a significant step in its efforts to support startups driving digital transformation in Africa’s trade ecosystem. The programme kicked off with an intensive onboarding week held in Cairo from March 23 to 27, bringing together eight high-potential […]

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 GHANA TO HOST BIJOU CARIBBEAN CONNECT & STATE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA TOUR, ADVANCING GLOBAL PAN AFRICAN UNITY

GHANA TO HOST BIJOU CARIBBEAN CONNECT & STATE OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA TOUR, ADVANCING GLOBAL PAN AFRICAN UNITY

Wayne Lumbasi In September 2026, Ghana will once again position itself at the center of global Pan African engagement as it prepares to host a major diaspora heritage and cultural reconnection tour. The initiative, coordinated through diaspora networks including Bijou Caribbean Connect and the State of the African Diaspora movement, is expected to attract participants […]

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 MASS PROTESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA CALL FOR STRONGER BORDER CONTROLS, DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS

MASS PROTESTS IN SOUTH AFRICA CALL FOR STRONGER BORDER CONTROLS, DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED MIGRANTS

Wayne Lumbasi  Large-scale protests have erupted in parts of South Africa as demonstrators demand tougher border security measures and the deportation of undocumented migrants. The demonstrations, led by civic movements and supported by some political groups, reflect rising public frustration over immigration management, unemployment and pressure on public services. The protest movement has been driven […]

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 AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

AUSTRALIA BANS VISITORS FROM IRAN AMID MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS

Wayne Lumbasi Australia has announced a temporary six-month ban on visitors from Iran, preventing Iranian citizens holding tourist visas from entering the country as authorities respond to growing geopolitical tensions and migration concerns. The decision was introduced by the government of Australia in March 2026 and applies specifically to Iranian passport holders travelling on visitor […]

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 SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

SENEGAL APPEALS TO THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT  AGAINST REMOVAL OF AFCON TITLE

Wayne Lumbasi Senegal have escalated their dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle that could redefine the tournament’s outcome and test the authority of African football’s governing body. The controversy stems from the dramatic AFCON final […]

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 IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

IRAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON SAYS U.S IS NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF

Wayne Lumbasi A sharp exchange between Iran and the United States has underscored the fragile state of diplomacy amid an escalating regional conflict, after a senior Iranian military spokesperson dismissed U.S. claims of ongoing negotiations as “self-directed.” The remarks, delivered by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, were broadcast by state media and widely interpreted as a direct rebuttal […]

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