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The old Etonian, his president father and his imprisonment and brutal torture in an African jail
A behemoth covered in shimmering gold, the presidential palace sits on the seafront of Gabon’s capital, Libreville, looking more like a hotel in Las Vegas than the seat of a president. It was built in the 1970s by Omar Bongo at a reported cost of...
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Obama’s Nobel was questionable. Trump getting one would be downright absurd
Maybe the Nobel Peeve Prize.Or perhaps the Nobel Prize for Childish Whining. Is there an award for Sheer Unmitigated Gall? Donald Trump has spent the past half-year trying to bully his way into being granted — yes, this is actually true — the...
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Did colonization ever end?
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Let us all unite and toil together To give the best we have to Africa The cradle of mankind and fount of culture Our pride and hope at break of dawn (From the African Union anthem) Consider this scenario, courtesy of Supreme Africa Breaking News:...
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African Commission: Alert to NGO Forum and 85th Ordinary Session
The NGO Forum The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’, is an advocacy platform coordinated by the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS) to...
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List of Longest Serving World Leaders: Is any Indian in the List?
Throughout history, many nations have witnessed leaders who remained in power for decades, some as symbols of stability and development, while others ruled with strict control. These long-serving leaders have shaped their countries’ political...
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Let’s meet South Africa’s sister cities
“Sister cities” are defined as two cities or towns in different countries that share a special relationship based on a formal agreement. Essentially, they are twinned with each other, a practice designed to foster social and cultural exchanges....
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Airtel Africa Foundation targets 26,000 youths, 300 schools in Nigeria FY26
…Sets goals across 14 African markets Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled a plan to empower Nigerian communities through education and digital inclusion, with a focus on training 26,000 youths and connecting 300 additional schools to the...
Owner: Frank Aigbogun
Africa’s energy future: Why optimism is warranted, By Osa Igiehon
As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a pressing question: Can we genuinely fulfil the promise of eradicating energy poverty by 2030? The answer hinges not on foreign investment or external solutions, but rather on a...
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Will Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Nobel Peace Prize winner will be announced on Friday, and US President Donald Trump is hoping to be the lucky recipient. Since his first term in the White House, he has repeatedly voiced his desire to win the prize, claiming to have "ended...
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The Diaspora Voted With Its Feet: Why Black Expats Are Reclaiming The World
When his children are not on a farm mountain in a beautiful and multicultural learning environment in Nicaragua, a typical day for Leslie W. Stewart, IV, and his family of five includes fresh food, a safe environment, and at least eight to nine...
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UEFA has approved European league games being staged abroad. So what now?
European league football is about to hit the road. For the first time UEFA, the European game’s governing body, has given the green light for domestic league fixtures to be played outside of that country’s borders and two landmark fixtures are now...
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UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Students
UK Opens Applications for Fully Funded Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Students (Source: Canva) The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), United Kingdom, is inviting applications for its Commonwealth Shared Scholarships...
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Benni McCarthy warns Ivory Coast as Kenya look to end qualifiers with pride
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Harambee Stars' captain Michael Olunga celebrates with teammates in a recent match/HANDOUT Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has issued a pointed reminder to the Cote d'Ivoire ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash — that...
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NFF, Other African FAs Have Benefitted over $1billion from FIFA in the Last Decade
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other 54 Africa Member Associations have received over USD 1 billion investments in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was started in 2016. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, made...
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France Sets Conditions for Colonial Restitution—but Not Without Control
African Hall, Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, photo Andreas Praefcke, Wikimedia Commons. On 30 July 2025, French Minister of Culture Rachida Dati presented to the Council of Ministers a legislative proposal regarding the restitution of...
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FIFA has invested over $1 billion in African football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, announced that over $1 billion has been invested in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was...
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Infantino: FIFA has invested over USD 1 billion in African football
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking at the 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, announced that over USD 1 billion has been invested in African football through the FIFA Forward Programme since it was...
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Let’s Not Turn Supervillain Comey Into A Superhero
Donald Trump solidified his support each time he was wrongly indicted or impeached for transparent political motives, and, by the end of 2024, he was viewed by many as a downright folk hero. Unfortunately, and ironically, egomaniac James Comey,...
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President Museveni Lauds Growth of Ugandan Women’s Status at Regional Catholic Conference
He emphasized the importance of education and skilling of the girl child, stating that an educated mother significantly influences the well-being of her family and society. “The introduction of free education policies have fundamentally...
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Mass, procession in the US capital calls for solidarity with migrants
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Nearly 1,000 people joined the procession for the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the nation’s capital, which had “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” as its theme. They paused at seven reflection stops, traveling...
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