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Entertainment

Ayra Starr and Tyla Confirmed as Performers for 2025 Global Citizen Festival

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place on September 27 at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City, featuring...

Crime & conflict

Al-Qaeda Affiliate Jama’a Nusrat Ul-Islam Wa Al-Muslimin (JNIM) Has Killed at Least 54 Civilians and Eight Soldiers in Northern Togo This Year

In 2025, northern Togo has experienced a significant escalation in violence attributed to Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate operating...

Metro

Tanzania’s Kwala Dry Port inaugurated, aiming to boost regional trade and create over 300,000 jobs

Tanzania has inaugurated the Kwala Dry Port, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional trade and alleviating congestion at the Dar es...

World

Mozambique Reports 11 New Mpox Cases in Last 48 Hours

Mozambique has reported a significant increase in mpox cases, with 11 new infections confirmed over the past 48 hours. The northern province of...

Economy

Morocco’s central bank explores digital currency for cross-border payments

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is actively exploring the implementation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance peer-to-peer and cross-border payment...

Entertainment

DJ Speedsta Attends Amapiano Meets Hip Hop Event in Johannesburg Amidst Previous Criticisms of the Genre

DJ Speedsta, a prominent figure in South Africa’s hip-hop scene, recently attended the Remy Martin Amapiano Meets Hip Hop event in Johannesburg, sparking...

Metro

Mauritania’s Intensified Migration Crackdown Leads to Mass Deportations, Including Recognized Refugees, Amid EU-funded Detention Centers.

Mauritania has intensified its migration control measures, leading to widespread deportations, including of recognized refugees, amid the establishment of EU-funded detention centers. This...

Entertainment

DJ Twitty defends gqom in podcast interview

In a recent podcast interview, DJ Twitty, born Philani Khuzwayo, passionately defended the gqom music genre, emphasizing its deep-rooted cultural significance and resilience....

World

Greek Parliament Passes Law Suspending Asylum Applications for North African Migrants

Greece’s parliament enacted a three-month suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, particularly Libya. This decision, passed with...

World

State pursues GBV case against Ace Ncobo despite ‘girlfriend’ wanting to withdraw

Former Premier Soccer League (PSL) General Manager and ex-FIFA referee, Andile “Ace” Ncobo, is facing serious legal challenges following allegations of domestic violence....