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Ghana’s showdown with MultiChoice raises diplomatic alarm

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Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to MultiChoice, threatening to shut down DStv operations in the country if the South African-owned media giant fails to reduce its subscription fees. The ultimatum follows a public disagreement between the Minister and MultiChoice over whether the company had agreed to lower prices after The post Ghana’s showdown… Read More

Zambia: Court rules for repatriation of ex-President’s remains

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A South African court has ordered the repatriation of the remains of former President Edgar Lungu for a state burial in Zambia, despite objections from his family. The ruling which goes in favour of the Zambian government ends a contentious legal battle over where the late leader should be laid to rest. It highlights deep The post Zambia: Court… Read More

DRC: Rebels kill 52 with machetes as peace deal with government falters

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Islamic State-linked rebels have killed at least 52 civilians with machetes and hoes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) carried out the attacks in Beni and Lubero territories after suffering defeats by Congolese forces, according to Lieutenant Elongo Kyondwa Marx, a regional army spokesperson. “When they arrived, they first woke The post DRC: Rebels… Read More

US suspends routine visa services in Zimbabwe

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The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has suspended routine visa services, citing national security and public safety concerns. The directive to halt consular operations came from Washington and does not affect Zimbabweans who already hold valid U.S. visas. This move follows a June internal State Department cable that proposed visa restrictions on several African nations The post US suspends… Read More

Child Online Africa’s Africa Digital Leaders Programme shines on the global stage

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Child Online Africa’s flagship initiative, the Africa Digital Leaders (ADL) Programme, has once again put African youth on the global stage. The programme was recognized as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Excellence Actions for Global Youth Development, earning Child Online Africa a proud spotlight at the prestigious 2025 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) and the Acceleration Week for Global Youth The post Child Online… Read More

Risk And Reward In Gaming Through The Lens Of Arcades and Aviator

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Gaming has always been a matter of risk and reward, but it feels like it has completely changed how we experience it over the years. You would usually throw money at a machine back in the arcade to have the prestige of getting a high score, but consoles and personal computers changed the expectations by The post Risk And… Read More

South Africa’s response to US tariffs

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South Africa has responded to recent 30% U.S. tariff signaling its willingness to negotiate diplomatically but also look to other markets. The US tariffs are set to be rolled out by August 8. South Africa’s government is one of the hardest hit in Africa. Tens of thousands of job losses, especially in the agriculture and The post South Africa’s… Read More

Three Kenyan police officers charged with blogger’s murder

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Three Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of 31-year-old blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. His death in police custody earlier this month triggered nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of police brutality in Kenya. Ojwang was arrested on June 6 at his home in Homa Bay, western Kenya, following a complaint by Deputy The post Three Kenyan… Read More

Some African countries begin evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel

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The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has forced some African countries to begin evacuating their citizens from those two countries. Countries like Sierra Leone and Uganda have already evacuated some of their citizens. They join several others around the world doing so. The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered the seventh day with The post Some African… Read More