All 32 teams at FIFA Club World Cup 2025 from UEFA giants to African minnows

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more FIFA’s expanded, expensive and heavily criticised Club World Cup gets underway this weekend with 32 teams battling out for a top prize...

Photos of 1980s African-Caribbean life in Bradford to be displayed

Victor Wedderburn's photos, which capture 1980s African-Caribbean life in the city, will be shown at the National Science and Media Museum as part of Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. The photos feature local landmarks such as Lumb Lane's Roots...

Southeast Regional Library hosting Juneteenth event

The town of Gilbert and Southeast Regional Library will hold their annual Juneteenth celebration, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, from 10 a.m.-noon June 19 at the library. Those attending can learn about...

Marketsquare Named Among Africa’s Fastest-growing Firms

Sundry Markets Limited (SML), the operator of the popular Marketsquare supermarket chain, has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. In its 2025 edition, which is the...

Hull City might have a secret weapon to help them secure top transfer target

Hull City are embroiled in a race to sign Algerian ace Adil Boulbina and they hope Mohamed Belloumi can play a key role in getting a deal done. Boulbina plies his trade in his native Algeria with Paradou AC, scoring 18 goals and picking up seven...

Religious groups allegedly fined for illegal fires on Table Mountain

South African National Parks (SANParks) have reportedly fined religious groups for illegally starting fires in Table Mountain National Park after a blaze broke near the well-known worship spot along Boyes Drive on Sunday morning, reports Cape...

Africa’s new cities are the next frontier for investors

In a buzzing CNBC Africa interview, Nkechi Oguchi, Chief Community & Marketing Officer at ITANA, delves into Africa's bustling urban villages transforming into beacons of innovation and economic vitality. With a predicted population surge by 2050,...

Espresso and Identity: Seven African Cafés That Embody Their Cities

Bright Nova Lights Up Lupus

Exciting news! On June 12.9 UT, the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN) discovered a new 8.7-magnitude stellar object in Lupus. Not long after, Yusuke Tampo, with the South African Astronomical Observatory (University of Cape Town),...

Rwandair Partners Accra Weizo to Connect more Passengers in Africa

Charles Ajunwa Rwandair has partnered organisers of Accra Weizo to promote travel and tourism in Africa. RwandAir has served the vibrant city of Accra, Ghana, since July 2013. The airline operates a Boeing 737 on this route, providing three weekly...

I’ll ensure FCT residents see your good works – Wike assures Tinubu

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to ensure that residents of the capital city witness the good works of President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly daily. He made the pledge during the commissioning of...

African cities trying to keep up with fast-changing global demands, notes Tshwane Mayor

JOHANNESBURG - Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says African cities are trying to keep up with the fast-changing demands, as mayors from across the world meet to discuss urban policy. Moya and Joburg Mayor Dada Morero are currently co-hosting the...

Tinubu’s Forest Guard: Who Will Guard the Guard? (Part 1)

Introduction When the Forest Hides More than Trees To paraphrase an old African proverb, “when the forest is silent, beware, it may be plotting”. Nigeria’s forests are no longer just a canopy of trees sheltering wildlife and whispering winds; they...

Thousands of South Africans can access R4.5bn in unclaimed dividends

In an unprecedented effort to reconnect over 375,000 South Africans with their rightful funds, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched its ‘Claim It’ initiative. This groundbreaking campaign, introduced in February 2025, aims to return...

Circus 1903 brings the golden age of circus to Coca-Cola Arena for the first time

The circus is coming to town – and not just any circus. The internationally acclaimed Circus 1903 is making its Dubai debut at Coca-Cola Arena from 20–22 June 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Brought to life...

Rabat stands out as the only African city with low crime rate 

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENTuesday 10 June 2025 - 19:41 The Moroccan capital is the only African city among 180 worldwide to register a “low” crime rate, setting it apart from cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, and...

Lanre Balogun: We Want Our Guests to Experience Nature’s Gift to Africa at Ikogosi Resort

General Manager, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, Lanre Balogun, speaks on upgrades at the facility, among other issues about the tourist centre. Charles Ajunwa brings excerpts: Your resort in recent times has witnessed...

US Disrupts African Food Tech

The Soybean Innovation Lab partners with researchers, farmers, and stakeholders across the private and public sectors to advance the production of soybeans in sub-Saharan Africa. Above, intergenerational farmers stand in a soybean field in...

The tiny Mediterranean holiday town nicknamed ‘the Bali of Europe’

While tourists flock to Bali each year in their millions to enjoy its white sandy beaches and stunning natural beauty, those looking to stay a little closer to home will be pleased to learn there is actually a European alternative just a short...

Harare goes green: capital city leads Zimbabwe’s climate fight with bold urban solutions

As cities are increasingly recognised as both contributors to and potential mitigators of climate change, Harare’s efforts reflect a growing awareness that urban areas must act locally to address global environmental issues. The world continues to...