Basketball stars take to the red carpet for Netflix ‘Starting 5’ premiere/in /by
Basketball heavyweights including LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, who are to star in Netflix's new series 'Starting 5', took to the red carpet on Monday for the premiere of the show. The series gives viewers an insight into the 2023-24 NBA season, and will be available on October 9th.
Marley Brothers make father’s legacy live on with first tour in two decades/in /by
The reggae giant's footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour. It's the first time the siblings have performed together on tour in two decades.
Lebron James premieres in Netflix series/in /by
Lebron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards are pulling back the curtain and bringing audiences behind the scenes for the 2023-2024 NBA season.
As Mali marks independence, military leader urges unity and lists security achievements/in /by
Mali marked on Sunday (Sep. 22) the 64th anniversary of its indepedence. Events took place across the nation as well as in the capital where the transitional president attended ceremonies.
South Africa: Continent’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition ends/in /by
The 5-day Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition brought together a range of key local and international guests looking for business opportunities in South Africa’s defence industry. The next edition will be held in 2026.
Senegal: Opposition parties unite ahead of the legislative elections/in /by
One of the most notable developments is the formation of a new coalition called the "Bloc of Liberals and Democrats" (BLD) - Takku ("unite" in Wolof).
Russia declines to support UN’s Pact for the Future/in /by
Russia has declined to support a UN blueprint aimed at bringing the world’s increasingly divided nations together to tackle 21st-century challenges from climate change and artificial intelligence to escalating conflicts and increasing inequality and poverty.
China’s FM calls on world powers to work together in tackling global challenges/in /by
China's foreign minister on Monday called on world powers to work together in tackling global challeges. Addressing a meeting of delegates at the Summit for The Future, Wang Yi stressed the importance of the UN Charter.
Ghana police arrest dozens of protesters denouncing the government’s handling of the economy/in /by
Police in Ghana say they have arrested dozens of protesters, after crowds took to the streets to denounce the government's handling of the economy and of illegal mining. Organisers of the demonstration accused police of attacking peaceful protesters. It comes months ahead of presidential elections.
Dozens of bodies found on boat along migrant route off the coast of Senegal’s capital/in /by
At least 30 bodies have been found on a boat along a migrant route off the coast of Senegal, the country's military has said. Many of those leaving the country are seeking to escape poverty and a lack of jobs. Most try to make their way to the Canary Islands.