Namibia: Namibian Businesses to Be Tested for Oil Readiness/in /by
[Namibian] The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) says it will run a study to see how ready Namibian businesses are to take advantage of developments in the oil and gas sector.
Messi ties World Cup goals record as Argentina tops Algeria/in /by
Remarkably, the hat trick came exactly 20 years after Messi made his World Cup debut. It was also his fifth consecutive World Cup match with a goal, further strengthening his claim as football’s greatest player.
Sudan’s young women return to international soccer as war and taboos linger/in /by
Their red jerseys stood out against the green pitch. Most were teenage girls. Some had fled war. Others had never played in an organized soccer league or set foot in a major stadium before.
Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions/in /by
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.
Nigeria: Navy Uncovers Hidden Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres of Crude Oil/in /by
[Premium Times] According to the naval spokesperson, the discovery highlights the increasingly sophisticated concealment methods criminals are adopting to sustain crude oil theft operations.
Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony/in /by
Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names.
Temporary shelter becomes home for migrants fleeing unrest in South Africa/in /by
Displaced Malawians are being moved from a temporary shelter in Durban following a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, with some migrants choosing to return home amid growing fears for their safety.
Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven/in /by
At least one person was killed and seven others injured after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on 16 June, sparking a major fire and causing extensive damage, Ukrainian officials said.
Mbappé’s double fires France, Messi hat trick sends Argentina flying/in /by
After a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé took over. The France captain scored twice as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener, moving past Pelé with 14 career World Cup goals. Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a sensational hat trick.
Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui/in /by
Former president Francois Bozize may not be in the courtroom, but three of his former senior military officers were present as his landmark trial got underway in Bangui.