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Unstoppable D’Tigress conquer Africa for fifth successive times
The national women’s senior basket, D’Tigress, made history Sunday night in Abidjan by becoming the first team on the continent to win five Women’s AfroBasket titles in a row following a gusty display against Mali. In what should be their toughest...

Ticking clock for Cyril! – Zuma’s legal guns demand Ramaphosa resign by 10am
Cape Town – Former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party have delivered a dramatic ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa: resign by 10:00 AM on Friday, 8 August 2025, or face legal action and political mobilisation. Zuma’s...

Airtel's arm launches sovereign cloud for enterprises; partners Singtel, Globe Telecom, Airtel Africa
Image Credit: Airtel on LinkedIn. NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel’s fully-owned subsidiary, Xtelify, on Monday launched the “Airtel Cloud” platform for enterprises in India. The telecom company also launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

EFSCRJ urges MoBSE to uphold the rights of children to participate in protests
- Advertisement - EFSCRJ notes with concern the press release from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MOBSE) issued on 31st July 2025, entitled, ‘Concern for the Safety and Well-being of Students During Public Events.’ The press...

The Essentials With Ciao Lucia’s Lucy Akin: Vintage Dresses, L.A. Psychics and the Art of Packing Light
A vacation spent wandering the shops in Positano, sipping spritzes and taking advantage of every sunset photo opportunity isn’t complete without the perfect wardrobe. And when it comes to resort wear that’s as effortless as it is chic, few brands...

Darboe Says Issuance of Gambian ID Cards Abroad Violates Law
By: Kemo Kanyi Ousainou Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has criticized the ongoing issuance of Gambian national identity cards to citizens abroad, describing it as illegal and contrary to national law. Speaking in a...

“Silver Jubilee”: Africa Fest will celebrate 25 years on Aug. 16 at McPike Park
Africa Fest returns to McPike Park on Aug. 16 for its 25th celebration of bringing the cultural experience from many African countries to Madison. The African Association of Madison organizes Africa Fest and aims to improve race relations of...

Africa’s AI Declaration: Ghana Hosts the Summit That Will Shape Our Technological Destiny
Amid the accelerating global race towards artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy, Africa is no longer a spectator. The continent is stepping forward to define what inclusive, contextual, and ethical AI looks like. The Pan-African AI Summit...

Here are the latest share price forecasts for BT, Vodafone, and Airtel Africa
UK-listed telecoms shares have delivered big returns in 2025. It seems this sector has benefitted from a rotation into European value stocks. Can these shares continue to perform over the next 12 months? Let’s take a look at analysts’ share price...

East African Riders Shine at Historic Tour de Windhoek
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2025 edition of the Tour de Windhoek took place from 31 July to 3 August in the nation’s capital, making history along the way. Initially scheduled for February of this year, the 8th edition of the tour was… You must be...
DSE, AfriCapital partner to boost investment flows
THE Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) and AfriCapital Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting country’s investment ecosystem. The partnership is primarily focused on increasing the number of investment-ready...

Review: MOTHER AFRICA With the JALC Orchestra Is a Masterful Showcase
Jazz at Lincoln Center kicked off their 2025-2026 season with Mother Africa on July 24 and 25, a concert consisting of compositions primarily from American composers who were heavily influenced by African music, culture, and ideas. Vincent...

UNICEF France: Most child victims of criminal exploitation are unaccompanied minors from Africa
The majority of minors exploited for criminal activities in France are unaccompanied children, with more than 80% coming from African countries, primarily Algeria and Morocco, according to a new UNICEF France report marking World Day Against...

Leaving America in the Age of Surveillance: Real Options, Real Freedom
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — As digital surveillance tightens its grip on American life—from airport terminals and banking systems to the content of private emails—a quiet but decisive wave of U.S. citizens is taking control of their privacy in...

Essau Gets State-Of-the-Art ‘Model’ Police Station
By: Isatou Sarr The Gambia Police Force, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Saturday, 2nd August 2025, inaugurated the new Essau Model Police Station. This is said to be a milestone in the country’s on-going...

Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation organises successful fight n...
The Bukom Square in Accra came alive on Saturday, August 2, as the Bronya Boxing Africa Foundation, in collaboration with SafeBox Promotions and the Greater Accra Amateur Boxing Association, staged an electrifying boxing event featuring over 30...

Cardinal in DR Congo Calls for an “Africa of hope” at Closing of SECAM Plenary Assembly in Rwanda
He acknowledged the painful realities confronting Africa today, including “wars, terrorism, divisions, forced displacement of populations,” yet emphasized that “hope appeared to us as a force for building a new Africa… an Africa of hope.” Credit:...

Giants of Africa 2025 in Pictures: A week-long celebration of African Culture, Sports and Unity

Annoh-Dompreh demands action on model factory law, cites Ghana’s AfCFTA role
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh says the Pan-African Parliament’s discussion of a Model Law on factory marks a powerful turning point in Africa’s economic narrative, if it goes beyond rhetoric. The Nsawam Adogyiri MP urged his colleague...

We must match funding with accountability – Annoh-Dompreh tells Pan-African Parliament
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the Pan-African Parliament to match its calls for increased funding with clear budget priorities and responsible spending. Addressing the Parliament on Friday, August 1, the Nsawam Adoagyiri...