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FIFA has been listening to the concerns of women in the game and, following thorough discussions with key stakeholders and a previous set of landmark reforms, has moved to further protect their well-being by implementing changes to the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) that will enter into force on 1 June 2024. “One of our key… Read More

The two main labour unions in Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike as from Monday over what they terms as a disagreement on a new minimum wage with the government. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) both had issued warnings on Friday that they would proceed with the strike shoulkd the government fail to head… Read More

Dozens of women bring their empty jerry cans to the public fountain in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province, to fetch drinking water for their families. But the wait at the fountain can last several hours. The city has been hit by a water shortage due to its adduction system reaching its limits as the city… Read More

Morocco organized its first electronic gaming fair in Rabat last week, bringing together developers, startups and gamers. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the Morocco Gaming Expo aims to bolster the burgeoning gaming industry in the country. The expo featured four main sections including a display area with over 70 exhibitors, startups and game developers. It had… Read More

China is closely monitoring the progress of negotiations on Zambia’s debt restructuring and will take steps to support Zambia in dealing with relevant issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said on Friday. At a regular press conference in Beijing, Mao stressed that China is playing a crucial role in this issue. “Congratulations on the significant progress made in Zambia’s… Read More

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for the fourth installment of the “Bad Boys” franchise, “Bad Boys: Ride of Die”. The pair walked the red carpet in Los Angeles on Thursday, where Smith spoke about how the sequel parallels the actors’ lives. For Smith, the “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” storyline parallels his and Lawrence’s lives. “At the center… Read More

The parents of a 21-year-old Utah man who was one of three Americans arrested after an ill-fated attack on the presidential palace in the Congo wait for answers about the fate of their son from their home in a Salt Lake City suburb. Tyler Thompson, 21, traveled to Africa in early April with his former high school football teammate, Marcel… Read More

Here are highlights of Africa’s most captivating images representing this weeks topical events. SOUTH AFRICA ELECTIONS South Africans voted in an election seen as their country’s most important in 30 years, and one that could put them in unknown territory in the short history of their democracy, the three-decade dominance of the African National Congress party being the target of… Read More

Africa’s largest tech fair and start up show ended on Friday (May 31). Some 1,500 exhibitors, companies, entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups from over 130 countries were set attended. The event’s second edition was being held in Marrakech. Moroccan start-up Yola Fresh is shaping the country’s fresh produce industry. It uses artificial intelligence to optimize every stage, from cultivation to consumption.… Read More

Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara was given a four-game suspension by the French league after covering up an anti-homophobia message on the team’s shirt during the club’s final league game of the season. The French league’s disciplinary committee said in a statement late Thursday (May 30) that it sanctioned the Mali international for his refusal to “carry out one or more… Read More