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South Africa Names Apartheid-Era Negotiator Roelf Meyer as New U.S. Ambassador

South Africa has appointed veteran negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United ...

  • 15 April 2026
  • Africa

Carlos Queiroz takes charge of Ghana national football team ahead of World Cup

x The Ghana Football Association has appointed veteran Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz as head coach ...

  • 14 April 2026
  • Award

Ghana Pushes UN to Recognise Transatlantic Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity

Ghana is leading a renewed diplomatic push at the United Nations to formally recognise the ...

  • 24 March 2026
  • Corporate Culture

Death Toll Rises to 64 as Landslides, Floods Devastate Southern Ethiopia

At least 64 people have been confirmed dead while dozens remain missing after devastating landslides ...

  • 12 March 2026
  • Africa

Ramadan in Libya Marred by Soaring Prices, Fuel Shortages, and Economic Struggles

Libyans have been marking Ramadan with traditional feasts and fireworks, yet many are facing a ...

  • 23 February 2026
  • Africa
CLIFF

Jamaica Celebrates Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Thousands

Prime Minister Andrew Holness led the nation in mourning on Wednesday. Thousands gathered in Kingston ...

  • 18 December 2025
  • Culture
Egypt

Egypt Unveils Restored Pharaoh Statues

Egypt has officially unveiled two fully restored colossal statues in the southern city of Luxor. ...

  • 15 December 2025
  • Culture
SAMBA

Rio Celebrates National Samba Day with Mass

The rhythms of samba filled the air above Rio de Janeiro this week. Artists boarded ...

  • 3 December 2025
  • Culture
Bruce Lee

MTR Stations Host Bruce Lee Tribute

Commuters in Hong Kong are receiving a daily dose of martial arts wisdom. The city ...

  • 24 November 2025
  • Culture
RIO

Rio de Janeiro Erupts in Celebration for Black Consciousness Day

Rio de Janeiro came alive on Thursday. Thousands of people filled the streets to celebrate ...

  • 21 November 2025
  • Culture
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