Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017. El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region. The court in Port Sudan,…
South Africa Releases 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries
South Africa Unveils 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries South Africa has officially released its updated 2026 visa-free entry list, identifying countries whose citizens can visit the country without obtaining a visa in advance for approved short-term stays….
South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…
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…