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Africa’s Economic Ambitions Meet Grassroots Reality Nearly a decade after the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), many of the small businesses it was designed to empower say its benefits remain out of reach. While the agreement promises a unified market across Africa, entrepreneurs continue to face barriers such as poor infrastructure, complex border procedures, and limited… Read More

Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa’s foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges. Dr Wadephul also responded to questions about the exclusion of South Africa in G20 summit in Florida by the United States. “(We) will… Read More

Asia’s only dedicated exorcism centre, designed to train Philippine priests and clergy from across the region, sits just off a busy thoroughfare in the capital, Manila. Inside, neatly made-up rooms for visiting priests line warmly lit halls that lead to a chapel where the 400-year-old ritual takes place. Holy relics employed in the proceedings line one wall, another features a… Read More

Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski. Barcelona announced the signing on its website and said Adeyemi was being “reunited” with coach Hansi Flick, who handed him his Germany debut. The speedy Adeyemi can operate as a striker… Read More

Diplomats from around the world will meet at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide the fate of the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor. Karim Kahn was suspended from his role last month following allegations of sexual misconduct. A UN investigation found that Khan had “nonconsensual sexual contact with an aide” on several occasions. But a… Read More

She’s the star of the moment at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Two-month-old Kaya has made history, becoming the first walrus to be born in the Middle East or North Africa. The park’s senior zoological director,Scott McCoy, says the calf’s birth is a huge milestone,not only for SeaWorld but for the zoological industry as a whole. Kaya may be small for now,… Read More

FIFA head Gianni Infantino is under fire over his handling of the 2026 World Cup and his plans to expand the tournament even further. The World Cup is over but the criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino is just getting started. Infantino’s predecessor, Sepp Blatter has called for new leadership. He said the tournament lost credibility when it allowed US… Read More

Following months of sometimes violent anti-illegal migrant protests in South Africa, two Ghanaians have petitioned the International Criminal Court. They have asked the Hague-based institution to open a preliminary investigation into the attacks against foreigners which they said could constitute crimes against humanity. Several African migrants have been ​killed in the violence, while others have been beaten or seen their… Read More

An intense heatwave has gripped Egypt, forcing residents to adopt coping measures while disrupting work schedules, tourism, and agriculture across the country. The soaring temperatures have driven many to seek relief at Red Sea and Mediterranean beaches, where cold drinks and ice cream offer brief respite from the scorching sun. Vacationer Rania said this year’s heat feels harsher than usual,… Read More

Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining newly promoted Ipswich from Fulham. Ipswich said the 29-year-old center back signed a four-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee, which was reportedly 8.5 million pounds ($11.4 million). Diop, a former France youth and Under-21 international, started in five of Morocco’s six-game… Read More