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Naila Opiangah: From Gabon to the global art scene/in /by
Now based between Ghana and New York, the 31-year-old artist says her work is deeply personal, but also political.
Nigerian activists call for stronger measures to protect the environment/in /by
Protecting the environment, they said, is ultimately about safeguarding our future on Earth and requires sustained action from everybody.
$20 million worth of fake World Cup jerseys seized ahead of tournament/in /by
Hong Kong customs officials have intercepted 230,000 suspected counterfeit products worth nearly $20 million, including thousands of fake football jerseys destined for World Cup fans. Authorities say demand for tournament merchandise is fuelling a booming global counterfeit trade.
Three women vying to become UN’s first female secretary-general/in /by
They set out their plans to reform the world body at a debate in the Swiss city of Geneva.
Can African small businesses benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy? {Business Africa}/in /by
Can small-scale local farmers in Zambia overcome strict quality and credit barriers to leverage China's new zero-tariff policy? Meanwhile, as fuel costs climb, Nigerian consumers turn to electric vehicles despite persistent power supply challenges.
Migrant workers exploitation on flagship US building project in Italy/in /by
Foreign workers recruited to build a new $350 million US consulate in Milan say they were promised fair wages but ended up earning less than €2 an hour. As Italian prosecutors investigate alleged labour exploitation, workers describe threats, homelessness and shattered hopes.
FIFA boss defends World Cup tickets prices and brushes off visa row/in /by
Gianni Infantino said it was 'unfortunate' that Somali referee, Omar Artan, had been denied entry to the US, adding that FIFA cannot dictate to governments.
Veteran French football coach to lead Republic of the Congo team/in /by
It is the 78-year-old Claude Le Roy's second stint with the Congolese team, which he lead from 2013 to 2015.
Can an African team win the 2026 World Cup? (Africanews Debates)/in /by
For the first time, Africa will be represented by 10 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising expectations that the continent could produce another historic run on football's biggest stage.
Gulf states condemn Iranian strikes as regional tensions escalate/in /by
Gulf leaders have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, warning that the assaults threaten regional stability, global trade and energy supplies. The criticism came as tensions intensified following fresh military exchanges involving Iran and the United States.