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Ghanaian nationals seek ICC probe of xenophobic violence in South Africa

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Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing that the violence may amount to crimes against humanity. The petition, submitted to the ICC on 15 July and seen by Reuters, comes amid renewed anti-immigrant protests in South Africa that have, in some cases, turned… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Child Online Africa holds digital literacy forum for child advisors in Accra

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More than 30 Child Advisors and other schoolchildren from Ghana’s capital, Accra, have taken part in a Digital Literacy and Citizenship forum organised by the pan‑African digital rights organisation, Child Online Africa. The co-creation forum, held on April 16 at the Ghana Library Authority’s Accra Children’s Library near Kawukudi, was on the margins of the WTSA-28 preparatory meeting. The digital… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: 6 charged with treason over alleged coup plot

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Six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector have been charged by Nigerian authorities with terrorism and treason. The charges relate to an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, The Associated Press reported on Tuesday. A seventh suspect, former Bayelsa state Gov. Timpre Sylva, is accused of helping to conceal the plot and is still… Read More
Africa World 

Hollywoodbets Referral Code Explained for New Users

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To encourage new sign-ups, many betting sites implement a referral code system that rewards the sign-up and the existing user that referred them. This is also the case for the Hollywoodbets referral code. A good understanding of referral codes will allow you to maximize your betting bonuses and will aid you in making an informed decision about signing up to… Read More
Africa Senegal World 

The UN’s Next Secretary-General: The Strategic Case for a Consensus Candidate Like Macky Sall

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As António Guterres approaches the end of his second term in 2026, the question of succession is beginning to crystallize within diplomatic circles. Although the formal process remains unchanged, selection by the Security Council followed by appointment by the General Assembly, the underlying political dynamics appear to be shifting in subtle but consequential ways. Most notably, the informal norms that… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Future of Online Betting in SA: Less Generous, More Competitive

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South Africa’s online sports betting industry is entering a pivotal new phase. After years of rapid, mobile-driven growth, the sector is now facing increased regulatory scrutiny—most notably through the National Treasury’s proposed 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR).  The proposal, which closed for public comment in February 2026, is designed to both raise state revenue and address concerns around problem… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

African leaders push for global reforms to unlock affordable credit

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African leaders are calling for major reforms to the global financial system, saying current structures make it too difficult and expensive for their countries to access credit needed for development and large-scale investments. The push came during the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, where more than 30 African presidents, deputy presidents and prime ministers met with French President… Read More
Africa Sports World 

How Mobile Access Changed Sports Betting Across Africa

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More people across Africa now use phones as their main way of getting online. Football highlights, live scores, social media, streaming and messaging all happen on the same screen throughout the day. Sports betting followed once mobile internet became easier to access across different parts of the continent. A few years ago, online betting still relied much more on desktop… Read More
Africa Business World 

The Rise Of Modern POS Systems In Emerging Markets

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Across emerging markets, businesses have never adopted technology so quickly as they do today. One area of tremendous growth in terms of new business use has been the adoption of modern Point of Sale (POS) solutions. The same tools used by many larger retailers can be accessed today by businesses of all sizes. Modern POS tools assist local businesses in… Read More
Africa Business World 

Africa’s mobile betting revolution: How smartphones became the new bookmaker

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If you spend time following sports in Africa today, it is easy to see how much has changed in a relatively short period. A decade ago, placing a wager often involved traveling to a betting shop, waiting in line, then holding onto a printed ticket until the event ended; today, the experience looks very different, as millions of people can… Read More
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