Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Southern Africa’s best shine at the youth games
New Era
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The curtain came down on the 2024 AUSC Region 5 Youth Games held in Windhoek, Namibia, with Southern Africa’s top young athletes and gamers delivering outstanding performances across various disciplines. Botswana tops karate podium Botswana...
HOW THE LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU DUPED THE GOVT NEGOTIATORS IN SA BECAUSE THEIR CASES WERE NOT DROPPED
Zambian Observer
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July 16, 2025
HOW THE LUNGU FAMILY AND MAKEBI ZULU DUPED THE GOVT NEGOTIATORS IN SA BECAUSE THEIR CASES WERE NOT DROPPED ==================== I will be discussing this issue at 20:00hrs tonight, but for now read a story that was published in News Diggers...
Symphonic Distribution expands European A&R Client Development team with five new hires
Music Business Worldwide
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July 15, 2025
Symphonic Distribution has hired a team of A&R Client Development Leads to expand its presence in Europe. The new hires include Thomas Williamson (Director, A&R & Client Development, EU & UK); Sander Stijnen (Director, Business Development, EU);...
Morabeza documented the culture of Cape Verde before independence.
Portugal Pulse
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July 9, 2025
The music of Cape Verde carries a poignant feeling. This sentiment is embedded in our songs, expressing what words cannot say, what hands cannot write. It holds the silent rage, the unspoken disgust, the mute despair, and the words of faith that...
…‘active nonalignment’ is on the march*
South Asia Times
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July 10, 2025
Leaders attend the 17th BRICS Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro — Photo: Alexandre Brum / BRICS Brasil *Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active...
Feature: Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
The Chronicle News Online
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July 16, 2025
To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity behind. On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the...
The Lobito Corridor can be a hub of opportunities
African Business
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July 10, 2025
Born in Angola, the Lobito Corridor plays a pivotal role in Africa’s economic development. It gives the country a unique chance to become a gateway for international trade by facilitating transportation and boosting investments within the country...
MARCO BOUWER: Recent China-Africa Trade Expo was a tale of two contrasting approaches
BusinessLIVE
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The 4th China-Africa Trade Expo (CAETE), recently held in the city of Changsha in China’s Hunan province, brilliantly encapsulated the growing economic ties and deeper co-operation between China and our continent. Representatives from 53 African...
For Growth and Development: Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians to Invest in Nigeria
The News (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Aliko Dangote *Says he defies odds to build $20bn refinery President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigerians to invest in Nigeria, as it is the only way to build the nation. He said there is no...
Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...
America on a War Footing: Implications as US Mineral Strategy Turns to Africa
Fat Tail Daily
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July 14, 2025
Geologist James Cooper examines the potential implications of America’s heavy focus on West Africa. Why is the US becoming deeply involved here? And what could the consequences be? What do Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal all...
Ivandro releases a new album in which “he opens his heart like never before”
Portugal Pulse
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July 9, 2025
‘Amanheceu’, released on July 9, follows the debut album ‘Trovador’, introduced early last year. The new album by the Luso-Angolan musician is described by the record label as “deeply personal and mature, blending afro sounds, family stories, and...
DAZN nets significant Serie A rights deal covering UK and US
Sportcal
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July 4, 2025
Global sports streaming service DAZN will provide coverage of Italian soccer’s top-tier Serie A in several international markets, including the UK and US, as it looks to consolidate rights to the league globally. As part of its rights package in...
African Spear
Vallarta Mirror
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July 10, 2025
(Dracaena angolensis) Family: Asparagaceae Also known as: Bow String Hemp, Cylindrical Snake Plant, Elephant’s Toothpick, Skyline Spear, Sansevieria, and Spear Sansevieria Origin: Angola Written about further in The Civilized Jungle, Volume I and...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Adalberto Costa Júnior refuses 50th anniversary independence medal and criticizes exclusions
Ver Angola
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Adalberto Costa Júnior spoke to Lusa after being interviewed at "Conversas Economia 100 Makas" in Luanda, explaining that the decision of the party leadership, taken at the Standing Committee, remains unchanged. "UNITA participated in a debate in...
Former jail worker faces 11 charges in escape of 10 inmates
WWL - Louisiana
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July 15, 2025
His attorney, Michael Kennedy, calls the charges “frivolous” and says his client was simply doing the job he was hired to do. NEW ORLEANS — As the search continues for the last remaining fugitive, new charges have been filed in connection with a...
Jail Escapee Antoine Massey Pleads Not Guilty
WRNO - Louisiana
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Jail escapee Antoine Massey is pleading not guilty to the charges that got him locked up in the first place. In a court appearance on Tuesday, Massey, who appeared remotely from the state prison in Angola, entered not-guilty pleas to domestic...
David Craig joins TSV Neustadt after BAL
ESPN Africa
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July 9, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Jul 9, 2025, 02:03 AM David...
Botafogo defender Bastos undergoes knee surgery
Xinhua News Agency
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RIO DE JANEIRO, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Botafogo defender Bastos has undergone successful knee surgery following his early departure from the FIFA Club World Cup. The 34-year-old travelled to Italy for the procedure, which was supervised by Brazilian...