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Gwen Madiba appointed Editor-in-Chief of Rolling Stone Africa: a pan-african voice leading a cultural icon
Rolling Stone Africa, the continental edition of the legendary American cultural magazine, proudly announces the appointment of Gwen Madiba as its new Editor in-Chief. An award-winning journalist, television host, and advocate for women’s and...

Ex-Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud makes feelings clear when asked about Liam Delap choosing 'cursed' no.9 shirt at Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea star Olivier Giroud has spoken on the infamous cursed no. 9 shirt at the club after Liam Delap chose to accept the number. The Frenchman is set to face his former side in the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday after his Los Angeles FC...

IMF concludes first mission to Syria since 2009
The International Monetary Fund concluded its first staff mission to Syria since 2009, as the country's new government seeks to rebuild its economy following the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime in December. Syria will need “substantial...

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Israel
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Iran firing ballistic missiles at Israel, court challenges over Los Angeles’s troop deployments, and the upcoming G-7 leaders’ summit in Canada. ‘Declaration of War’ Iran launched dozens of...

Rewrite Pangolins in Africa hunted for food rather than illicit scales trade – with meat ranked as ‘tastiest’ this news headline for the science magazine post
image: White-bellied pangolin on a tree in Nigeria. view more Credit: Alex Moore Study suggests that appetite for bushmeat – rather than black market for scales to use in traditional Chinese medicine – may be driving West Africa’s illegal hunting...

Propaganda Influences American Military Leaders in Foreign Academic Programs
The U.S. Military allows other nations to indoctrinate its leaders through the Rhodes Scholars and foreign exchange programs. America is permitting potential adversaries and ideologues to influence and infiltrate military leadership training. A...

Their best CF since Aubameyang: Arsenal in talks to sign £58m "powerhouse"
The Arsenal team today is undoubtedly better than the one from a few years ago. Bukayo Saka has reached another level entirely, Declan Rice is a monster in midfield, David Raya is a reliable presence between the sticks and the defence looks set to...

Club World Cup team guide - Los Angeles FC: Olivier Giroud, Hugo Lloris and a wrecking-crew winger
It wouldn’t be a major stateside tournament without Hollywood, would it? The final qualifier among the field, Los Angeles FC completed the 32-team field when they won a play-in match over Club America. While not as internationally recognised as...

Fifa Club World Cup Group D guide
Read more: Group A: Al Ahly, Porto, Palmerias, Inter Miami Group B: Atletico Madrid, Seattle Sounders, Botafogo, PSG Group C: Benfica, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Bayern Munich Flamengo (Brazil) How they qualified: 2022 Copa Libertadores winners....

Full list of winners for the 17th Headies Awards
Following two years in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S.A., the Headies Awards returned to Nigeria on Sunday night, bringing together the biggest names in music at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. With the themes "Back to Base" and...

Burkina Faso's revolutionary shift under Traoré's leadership
IN Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, a structure has risen that embodies more than just memory: It symbolises vision, renewal, and resistance. It is the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum. The Thomas Sankara Mausoleum, designed by the...

From Paris to Auckland: Every club in revamped FIFA global showdown ranked from 1 to 32
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday 15 June at 10am AEST when Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egyptian side Al Ahly in a cloud of mystery. The revamped tournament will follow the format of past FIFA World Cups with 32 teams from...

Clubs most likely to stun giants... and what to expect from Messi: Every CWC team ranked 1-32
The new-look FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on Sunday 15 June at 10am AEST when Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami face Egyptian side Al Ahly in a cloud of mystery. The revamped tournament will follow the format of past FIFA World Cups with 32 teams from...

Davido, Rema & Tems Win at 2025 Headies Awards: Full List
Davido won artist of the year and digital artist of the year at The Headies, which recognizes African contemporary music and Afrobeats. The show was held on April 27 at The Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, marking the show’s return to...

Soccerladuma | Benni McCarthy: 'The Best is Yet to Come'
Benni McCarthy, Bafana Bafana's all-time record goal scorer, has made a bold statement since taking the reins of the Kenya national football team. Appointed as the Harambee Stars’ head coach earlier this month, McCarthy is determined to turn the...

San Diego FC vs LAFC: Where To Watch, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Prediction
San Diego FC continues its search for a first home victory in its history when it welcomes local rival Los Angeles FC to town in an intriguing nightcap to the Saturday MLS Matchday 6 slate. San Diego finally suffered its first defeat last weekend,...

FULL LIST: Davido, Mohbad, Odumodublvck, Others Shine at 17th Headies Awards
The 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards, themed “Back to Base,” made a triumphant return to Nigeria on Sunday, after two years abroad. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos, the night celebrated the very best of Nigerian and...

"Beijing Summit: China-Africa Cooperation Outcomes"
Press ReleaseIn September 2024, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was successfully held, opening a new chapter of China and Africa building an all-weather community with a shared future for the new era. President...

Fifa Club World Cup: Everything you need to know – participants, fixtures, where to watch
I thought the World Cup was next year? The 2026 World Cup is what is technically known as the Proper World Cup, for national teams. This summer’s tournament is the Club World Cup, featuring some (emphasis on “some”) of the world’s best domestic...

Here Are the Winners at the 17th Edition of the Headies Award Show
The 2025 Headies Award Show took place on April 27 in Lagos State, welcoming stars across Nigeria and Africa. The music entertainment award show is a home of recognition by all African stars, primarily Nigerian singers, songwriters, and producers....