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Moroccan rider makes history as first Arab woman to compete in Eventing
Twenty-nine-year old equestrian, Noor Slaoui, will compete in the Eventing discipline at the Paris Olympics.
Former Germany defender Jérôme Boateng fined as years long assault case concludes
The judge who presided over a retrial that started last month, said Boateng will have to pay 50,000 euros ($55,000) each to two children’s charities as part of the conditions for the sentence.
UK pledges £84m to Africa, Mideast in bid to stop illegal migration “at source”
"To stop illegal migration, we must also tackle it at source," Starler said Thursday (Jul. 18). The funding will be directed to projects across Africa and the Middle East. "That includes humanitarian and health support, skills training, help with job opportunities and access to education."
Philadelphia footballer becomes youngest MLS player
The 14-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan appeared as a 85th-minute substitute for his team Philadelphia Union.
Pics of the day: July 19, 2024
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
Airlines, businesses, media outlets hit by global IT disruption
In South Africa, at least two major banks temporarily experienced service disruptions as customers complained they couldn’t make payments using their bank cards or use ATMs.
Nigeria doubles minimum wage for Government workers after strikes
Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals.
Republicans praise Donald Trump as he accepts presidential nomination
Sensing political opportunity in the wake of his recent near-death experience, the often bombastic Republican leader embraced a new softer tone at the party's convention.
Kenya: Court suspends police ban on protests in Nairobi
A section of Thursday's court ruling reads as follows: “Pending the inter-partes hearing of the Application dated 18/07/2024, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the National Police Service’s decision stated in the Press Release dated 17/07/2024"
Kenyan police arrest two more suspects in a serial murder case
Kenyan authorities have arrested two more individuals in the ongoing investigation into the Mukuru case, where a suspected serial killer has confessed to the murders of 42 women. This follows the arrest of the primary suspect on Monday, who the police believe is responsible for the serial killings.