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Over 6bn people hit by internet shutdowns since 2015
Business Day
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August 12, 2025
…Nigeria records 222 days of social media blackouts More than 6.1 billion people worldwide have been affected by internet shutdowns since 2015, according to new data from the Internet Shutdown Tracker, which draws on findings from watchdog group...
Youth Charter Calls for Africa’s Youth to Lead a Legacy of Hope from the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic...
Business Ghana
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On UN International Youth Day 2025, the Youth Charter (www.YouthCharter.org) is urging Africa’s governments, sports bodies, communities, and young leaders to unite behind a Global Call to Action that will ensure the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games...
Super Eagles team news pre-Sudan: Taiwo is back, Ani all but ruled out, Harcourt joins squad
All Nigeria Soccer
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August 11, 2025
The Nigeria home-based Super Eagles have completed their final training session ahead of their crucial Group D encounter against Sudan in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), allnigeriasoccer.com reports. A major boost for the team comes...
Pre-match presser: Nduka on leadership role, facing Sudan, Super Eagles' Group D opponents
All Nigeria Soccer
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August 11, 2025
Super Eagles B captain Nduka Junior has expressed confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back from their opening defeat as they prepare for a crucial 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D encounter against Sudan. Nigeria must win to...
8th African Nations Championship: Super Eagles B in make or mar clash vs Sudan
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 11, 2025
Nigeria’s bounce-back-ability credentials on the football field will again be subjected to a stern test when the home-based senior men national team take on Sudan’s Falcons of Jediane in a must-win 8th Africa Nations Championship group D encounter...
The ‘Surprising’ Similarities Between Jamaican Patois and Gullah Aren’t Surprising at All
Jamaicans.com
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August 13, 2025
Many people are surprised to find out just how much the Jamaican Patois (also called Patwa) and the Gullah language of the southeastern United States have in common. While these languages come from different regions — Jamaica and the Sea Islands...
Accra set to host African Junior & Youth Weightlifting Champs
Graphic
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August 11, 2025
Accra will be the centre of African weightlifting next week as Ghana hosts its maiden continental event — the 2025 African Junior & Youth Weightlifting Championships — from August 15 to 22. The Ga-Mashie Hall at the Trust Sports Emporium, home to...
Pre-match presser: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle on pressure, Sudan, must-win scenario, ambitions
All Nigeria Soccer
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August 11, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has stressed the importance of securing victory when Nigeria face Sudan in their crucial 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D match on Tuesday. The home-based Eagles are under pressure after starting...
Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties to win the FA Community Shield
Peoples Gazette
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August 10, 2025
Crystal Palace claimed the FA Community Shield in dramatic fashion, defeating Liverpool on penalties after fighting back from two goals down at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The traditional curtain-raiser to the English top-flight season began with...
Zen Archery Summer Camp targets Nigeria’s next generation of champions
Premium Times
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August 13, 2025
The 2025 Zen Archery Summer Camp has ended in Lagos, showing progress for one of Nigeria’s growing sports. Held from 1 to 12 August at the Zen Archery Range in Teslim Balogun Stadium, the second edition of the camp brought together children aged...
CHAN: ‘Disgrace’ – Nigerians react as Sudan eliminate Super Eagles B after 4-0 defeat
Daily Post
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August 12, 2025
A cross-section of Nigerians on social media have reacted to the Super Eagles home-based side’s defeat to Sudan at the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Sudan thrashed Nigeria 4-0 in their second...
Crystal Palace v Liverpool LIVE: Community Shield match stream and latest updates
Evening Standard
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August 10, 2025
Arne Slot’s side almost held out, before van Dijk stepped out of defence trying to catch Sarr offside, but the Senegalese broke free and slotted past Alisson. That took the game to penalties, where Henderson was the hero, saving from Alexis Mac...
How About Your Coffee Fortified with Iron?
Bioengineer.org
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August 13, 2025
In a groundbreaking advancement poised to tackle iron deficiency on a global scale, researchers at MIT have engineered an innovative method to fortify foods and beverages with iron, utilizing a novel class of materials known as metal-organic...
Newcastle United have four options to replace Alexander Isak if transfer goes through
Chronicle Live
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August 13, 2025
The summer transfer deadline is fast approaching, and it’s set to be a crucial few weeks for Newcastle United. After a slow start to their business, signing Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton, things...
Transfer news, rumors: Man United land Sesko, Newcastle close to Malick Thiaw
NBC Sports
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August 9, 2025
Manchester United got the center forward wanted by Newcastle United, who can at least console themselves with a new star at another position. Benjamin Sesko has been signed, sealed, delivered, and now unveiled the Red Devils after winning a battle...
Cork Jazz Fest: First acts announced for the super popular October Bank Holiday festival
Irish Examiner
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August 13, 2025
The first acts for this year's Guinness Cork Jazz Festival have been announced, offering jazz lovers everything from contemporary innovators to emerging Irish talent.The Cork Jazz Festival will once again bring a swing to the city from Thursday,...
Tasha T, Atika DM make cross-globe connection
Jamaica Observer
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August 13, 2025
Atika DM. Recording artistes Tasha T and Atika DM have come together on a new collaboration titled Beautiful Lady. Produced by RasVibe Records Inc (Tasha T’s label) and Paul “Patchy” Wright of Islandyard Productions, the track was released on June...
Goals and Highlights for South Africa 2-1 Guinea in African Nations Championship Match
VAVEL
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August 11, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this match here on VAVEL, featuring all the action and excitement from the 2025 African Nations Championship. Stay tuned for the next matches of the competition. Good afternoon,...
Davis Cup team confident despite Benjamin Lock's absence
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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ZIMBABWE will kick off its Davis Cup World Group III campaign with a date against Senegal at the Harare Sports Club today. ZIMBABWE will kick off its Davis Cup World Group III campaign with a date against Senegal at the Harare Sports Club today....
Ally McCoist praises Chelsea for completing ‘bargain’ transfer signing
Metro
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August 13, 2025
Ally McCoist has high hopes for the Chelsea summer signing (Picture: Getty) Ally McCoist has predicted where Chelsea will finish in the Premier League after a productive summer transfer window and the ‘bargain’ signing of Joao Pedro. Hopes have...