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Southampton interested in Man City defender Juma Bah - he has a connection to Will Still
Southampton are reportedly leading the race to sign Juma Bah on loan from Manchester City this summer. According to Africa Foot, the Saints are in pole position in their bid to sign the defender, who previously played under manager Will Still at...

From Diplomacy to Digital Infrastructure: How China Is Shaping Ghana’s Future
..New China Index Report reveals Ghana has emerged as a significant partner in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s global engagement strategy, ranking 18th out of 101 countries worldwide and 5th in Sub-Saharan Africa in the newly released 2024...
Mabe's corruption case postponed to July as NPA seeks more time for amended charge sheet
Former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson, Pule Mabe's corruption case has been postponed to July 7 to allow for the finalisation of the amended charge sheet. This comes after the NPA requested a postponement to allow for more...

Adaptation funds must up Africa food security
Environment ,Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet secretary Debolrah Barasa with Rhino Ark CEO Christian Lambrechts and other senior government officials during the official launch of the South West Mau Forest fencing project on May 22, 2025 at...

Shipping groups are starting to shy away from the Strait of Hormuz as Israel-Iran conflict rages on
An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps speed boat sailing along the Persian Gulf during the IRGC marine parade to commemorate Persian Gulf National Day, near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the seaport city of Bushehr, in the south of Iran, on...

Pule Mabe's lawyers say State holding them up from proceeding with corruption trial
JOHANNESBURG - The lawyers of former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe say they are ready to go to trial in the corruption case, but are being hindered by the State. Mabe, along with his wife and five others, faces...

Club World Cup 2025: Matches, qualified teams, groups and schedule for revamped FIFA competition
Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs eyeing glory in the USA this summer, with the all new Club World Cup underway. FIFA have revamped their annual tournament, expanding it to 32 teams and now scheduling it to be held every four years...

NPA requests more time to finalise charge sheet in corruption case against Pule Mabe, co-accused
JOHANNESBURG - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has requested more time to finalise its charge sheet in the corruption case involving former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe. Mabe, along with his six...
Community worried over neglect of iconic structures in Yubu Payam
By Emmanuel Mandella In the forgotten yet historically rich corner of Source Yubu Payam in Tombura County, tucked along South Sudan’s border with the Central African Republic, time has not been kind to the iconic structures that once defined this...
NPA seeks extension to finalise charges in Pule Mabe corruption case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has requested additional time to finalise the charge sheet in the corruption case involving former African National Congress (ANC) national spokesperson Pule Mabe. During court proceedings on Tuesday, State...

Pule Mabe unhappy with delays, but won’t seek to have charges dropped in R27m corruption case
The ANC member won't be making representations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Former African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Pule Mabe has opted not to apply for his charges to be dropped, as the R27 million fraud and corruption...

Man City's Club World Cup group: Sheikh Mansour's brother, Juventus and African surprise
Some of Pep Guardiola’s players have aired their grievances at the end of a gruelling season that could be their first without a trophy in eight. But they are still one of the favourites to go the distance here - and rack up the fatigue that has...
Bahrain aim for historic main round berth at junior world championship
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The 25th edition of the IHF Men’s Junior (U21) World Championship gets underway tomorrow (June 18) in Poland, featuring 32 teams from five continents competing across five cities: Katowice, Sosnowiec,...

August Town mirrors peace, love, unity at weekend community event
Etana (ninth left) is joined by Kemar “Flava” McGregor (ninth right) and a representative of the August Town Primary School after handing out several tablets and flatscreen television sets during a visit on Friday. Reggae singer Etana was ecstatic...

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,...

Tesla opens Casablanca office as first step in African expansion
Tesla has opened its first African office in Casablanca, Morocco, setting the stage for a broader expansion across the continent. The move follows years of speculation and preliminary infrastructure development, and solidifies Morocco’s status as...

Ethiopian Airlines Adds Hyderabad Route
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger route connecting Addis Ababa to Hyderabad, further expanding its footprint in India. The new service, which began on June 16, 2025, operates three times per week and makes Hyderabad the sixth Indian...

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...

The East African holiday hotspot that should be top of your travel wishlist — and where to stay
For many, trips to Kenya equal safari, early morning game drives and Big Five spotting, but the coastline is equally enthralling and a villa holiday on it is far too often overlooked. Enter the Villa Collective, which recently added a selection of...
Xinhua Headlines: From savanna to mega market, African goods gain popularity in China
CHANGSHA, June 14 (Xinhua) -- For Huang Zinan, an ideal day begins with a blooming Kenyan rose, the aroma of Ethiopian coffee brewing and Tanzanian fish gliding through her living room tank, a lifestyle she's striving to introduce to more Chinese...