Burna Boy becomes first African artiste to top Billboard Global 200 chart
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artiste to top the Billboard Global 200 Songs chart. The Grammy-winning singer achieved the feat after his collaborative World Cup song with Shakira,…
Chimezie Metu leads D’Tigers turnaround as Nigeria advance in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Chimezie Metu Inspires D’Tigers Comeback as Nigeria Advances to FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, produced a remarkable comeback to book their place in the next stage of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, with NBA…
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a “migration management” campaign five weeks ago. Most were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, officials say, and the number is likely to rise…
US citizen in Congo tests positive for Ebola virus, US CDC says
A United States citizen living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Ebola virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case was identified while the individual was in the…
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup. Adams featured in all three of South Africa’s group games at the tournament, where…
Super Eagles slip behind Egypt in latest FIFA rankings
The Pharaohs of Egypt have moved ahead of the Super Eagles in the latest FIFA World Rankings, Hossam Hassan’s side’s remarkable performances at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup propelled them above the Super Eagles in the men’s rankings. Before…
39 more Nigerians return from South Africa on emergency evacuation flight
Thirty-nine more Nigerians are on their way home from South Africa aboard an emergency evacuation flight arranged by Air Peace in collaboration with the Federal Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday and…
Tanzania’s Richest Man Pledges $100 Million Investment in Dangote Refinery
Tanzania’s richest businessman has pledged to invest $100 million in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, marking a major vote of confidence in Africa’s largest oil refining project. The investment is expected to strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and Tanzania…
Top bank closes branches and ATMs in South Africa
Nedbank has reduced its ATM footprint in South Africa by nearly 250 devices over the past five years, and has also started reducing its cash-accepting ATM numbers over the past two years. The bank reported its South African branch, ATM,…
Dangote Says Kenya Refinery Will Cost as Much as $17 Billion
DANGOTE: KENYA OIL REFINERY PROJECT COULD COST UP TO $17 BILLION Aliko Dangote has revealed that a proposed oil refinery project in Kenya could require an investment of up to $17 billion, highlighting the enormous capital needed to develop a…