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Besides Gruesome African Revenge, Christian Coleman Again Denies Ferdinand Omanyala of Gold at Prefontaine Classic 2024

At the Eugene Diamond League 2024, the stage was set for a thrilling 100-meter race, marking the fifth meeting of the Wanda Diamond League season. Christian Coleman, the reigning Diamond League champion from 2023, once again showcased his…

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Lucky Philip Dube, popularly known as Lucky Dube, was a South African reggae artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s

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Lucky Philip Dube, popularly known as Lucky Dube, was a South African reggae artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s His music served as

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‘De-whiting NY’: North Africans, Middle Easterners would lose ‘white’ status under state bill

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A controversial bill being pushed by lefty legislators in Albany is trying to make the Empire State less “white,” critics say.

Egypt's Al Ahly win African Champions League again

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Egypt’s Al Ahly were crowned African champions for the fourth time in the last five years after scoring early to beat Esperance of Tunisia 1-0 in Saturday’s second leg of the Champions League final.

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Nigerian Senator’s wife, Abigail Katung sworn in as first African Lord Mayor of Leeds

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“My appointment as lord mayor has been widely celebrated in the city’s African community and is a shining example of the enormous contribution international students make to UK society."

African National Congress | A party in decline

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Nelson Mandela’s party, which has been in power in South Africa for three decades after the transition from Apartheid, faces its biggest electoral test amid rampant poverty, widening inequality and intra-party factionalism

Nigeria’s Abigail Marshall Katung Makes History as Leeds’ First Lord Mayor of African Descent

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Abigail Marshall Katung, a Nigerian, has officially been announced as the next Lord Mayor of Leeds following the council’s annual general meeting. She takes over from Al Garthwaite, to become the city’s 130th Lord Mayor and the first…

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UNIUYO VC Seeks Emergence Of New Generation Of Pan Africans

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Uyo, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo has said that Africa needs a new generation of Pan-Africanists to deal with the many challenges besetting the continent and create a future United States of Africa that would…

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Shipment of newest malaria vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic marks latest milestone for child survival

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UNICEF delivered over 43 000 doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine by air to Bangui, Central African Republic, today, with more than 120 000 doses to follow in the next days. It is the first country to receive the R21 malaria vaccine…

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African experts meet in Kenya to enhance detection of banana pest

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/african-experts-meet-in-kenya-to-enhance-detection-of-banana-pest/More than 50 phytosanitary experts from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern…

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Jonathan Leads EISA Observers To South African Election

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Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, former President of Nigeria will be leading the 34-member mission under the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) to the 2024 general election in the Republic of South Africa. A…

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AFN holds Olympics, African Champs Trials June 16-18

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The Nigeria National Trials will take place at Sam Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on June 16–18, 2024. Invitations to participate have been given out by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria to States Athletics Associations, military and…

MTN remains top African brand, as well as leading brand ‘doing good’

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MTN Group has retained the top spot in the annual ‘Brand Africa 100: Best Brands’ survey, also continuing to lead …

African Music to the World

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Artists from the continent are breaking into the Western mainstream. We’ve got a playlist for your weekend cookout.

Africa Day: Quotes of prominent African leaders

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Africa has been home to some of the most remarkable leaders in history, whose words have echoed through time, inspiring generations and shaping the continent's trajectory.

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Khumalo ecstatic after SA U15 girls win the CAF African Schools Football Championship

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25 May 2024 – The South African U15 girls’ national team will return home with continental silverware today after triumphing at the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar on Saturday night. Coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo’s team…

‘It’s not a level playing field’: South African sides deliver warning despite Challenge Cup victory

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Sharks head coach John Plumtree delivered an ominous warning for European rivals of South African sides in the Challenge and Champions Cups, insisting that the competitions were not yet a level playing field despite his side making history.

Africa Day: 10 must-know facts about African countries that will amaze you

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As we celebrate Africa Day, it is the perfect opportunity to delve into the rich and diverse tapestry of African countries.

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Africa Day: Young African leaders who have broken the glass ceilings

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Gone are the days when age and experience were the primary qualifiers for leadership roles.

Captain Katlego Malebane on target as South Africa clinch CAF African Schools Football Championship

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The CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals delivered unbridled excitement on the final day as the four-day competition came to a grand close in Tanzania. In the Girls’ final, Captain Katlego Malebane opened scoring…