Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
CAPPA Seeks Higher Tobacco Tax To Protect Public Health
Leadership
·
August 12, 2025
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal government to increase the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 percent, warning that failure to act swiftly will continue to cost Nigeria thousands of...
AP Strange SummaryBrief at 12:30 p.m. EDT
Santa Maria Times - California
·
A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford it GENEVA (AP) — A wealthy driver caught for going way too fast on a Swiss city street is facing a fine of more than $110,000. That’s because the speedster is...
It’s over between Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson! Parties agree on a plan to “Part Ways”
Business Upturn
·
August 8, 2025
Chelsea and Nicolas Jackson has come to a decision that the player will leave the club this summer transfer window. Jackson who was signed two seasons back was not Maresca’s choice, and thus, both the parties agreed on a terms to part ways....
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
Engineering News
·
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Africa received a strong thumbs-up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow outlined at...
Five Nicolas Jackson Chelsea suitors as Bayern Munich make approach
Transfermarkt - UK
·
August 7, 2025
€50m market value ©TM/IMAGO Nicolas Jackson’s future at Chelsea remains uncertain with it now increasingly likely that he will depart Stamford Bridge over the coming weeks. Jackson has split opinion amongst the Blues faithful since arriving from...
Métis teen breaker aims to represent Canada in Youth Olympic qualifier
SaskToday.ca
·
He may look like a shy teenager, but Asher can light up the dance floor with breaking moves. SASKATOON — Asher Melanson is hoping to have the Maple Leaf waving in Senegal next year, as he tries to earn one of the 12 spots for next year’s Youth...
‘Reug Reug’ blown away by Rodtang’s explosive KO of Takeru: “He’s just on another planet”
Sportskeeda
·
August 9, 2025
Even ONE heavyweight MMA world champion ‘Reug Reug’ Oumar Kane was left speechless by Rodtang Jitmuangnon's lightning-fast destruction of Takeru Segawa at ONE 172. The Senegalese monster admitted he was completely surprised by 'The Iron Man's'...
The youth powering Greenpeace Africa: a tribute to the 1,360 warriors
Greenpeace International
·
August 12, 2025
Dr. Oulie Keita Greenpeace Africa Executive Director If you want to know what climate leadership looks like, look to Africa’s youth. This International Youth Day, I am not just celebrating young people. I am amplifying them. From the forests of...
Barrick’s DRC gold mine is exemplary global advancer of African greenness, automation
Engineering News
·
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Africa received a strong thumbs-up during the second-quarter presentation of Barrick as one of its “main cash generators”. “We saw solid performance across the portfolio,” Barrick CEO Dr Mark Bristow outlined at...
Wenty Ford Sports Foundation Wraps Up Groundbreaking First Annual Winners’ Summer Camp
Bahamas Local
·
From July 28th to August 1st, the Wenty Ford Sports Foundation madehistory with the launch of its 1st Annual Winners’Summer Camp a vibrant, five-day initiativethat merged academic enrichment with athletic training for more than 70 inner-city...
Locarno Pro announces its First Look, Spanish Previews and Alliance 4 Development winners
Cineuropa
·
11/08/2025 - Geneviève Dulude-De Celles’ Nina Roza, Adrià Guxens’ Lóngquán: The Dragon Spring and Valentin Merz’s Dark Chocolate are among this year’s victors A group shot of the winners (© Locarno Film Festival/Ti-Press) Locarno Pro (7-12...
Goals and summary of the Angola 1-1 Kenya African Cup of Nations Match
VAVEL
·
August 7, 2025
EVENT ENDED Kenya and Angola share points in the African Nations Championship after drawing 1-1 thanks to goals from Jó Paciência and Austin Odhiambo. VAVEL Our coverage of the Angola vs. Kenya match, valid for the second round of the African...
Aston Villa "most keen" to sign £60m star, Unai Emery "eager" for transfer
Football FanCast
·
August 7, 2025
Aston Villa are on the verge of signing their first major signing of the transfer window with OGC Nice's Evann Guessand. The deal is expected to be worth around £26m, plus more than £4m in add-ons. Guessand has been with Ligue 1 side Nice since...
Report: Chelsea Set Enormous Nicolas Jackson Price Tag
Sports Illustrated - New York
·
August 7, 2025
Chelsea are expected to demand a premium price for striker Nicolas Jackson, who has emerged as a target for Newcastle United as they try and cling to Alexander Isak. Jackson’s future has been thrown into doubt following the summer arrivals of Liam...
Ballon d'Or 2025: Full list of nominees revealed
OTTplay
·
France Football announced the full list of nominees for all the categories in Ballon d'Or 2025 on 7th August 2025. The award ceremony will take place on 22 September 2025. Watch every game of the upcoming Premier League 2025-26 season + JioHotstar...
'This is a game for two big countries' – Eric Chelle expects fireworks in Super Eagles' CHAN opener
All Nigeria Soccer
·
August 4, 2025
Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles are set to begin their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a high-stakes opener against defending champions Senegal. The Group D clash will take place on Tuesday, August 5, at the 15,000-seater...
Chelsea fans spot Liam Delap’s reaction on bench after Joao Pedro goal and say ‘this guy can’t catch a break’
The Sun
·
August 9, 2025
LIAM DELAP was unable to hide his reaction after Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea against Bayer Leverkusen. The Brazilian fired in the Blues' second of the night against the German outfit at Stamford Bridge. 3 The Brazilian striker is Delap's...
Chelsea fans spot Liam Delap’s reaction on bench after Joao Pedro goal and say ‘this guy can’t catch a break’
The Sun
·
August 9, 2025
LIAM DELAP was unable to hide his reaction after Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea against Bayer Leverkusen. The Brazilian fired in the Blues' second of the night against the German outfit at Stamford Bridge. 3 The Brazilian striker is Delap's...
Epixode thrills at The Hague African Festival
Graphic
·
August 11, 2025
It was a moment of pride for Ghana’s Dancehall artiste, Epixode when he performed at 14th edition of The Hague African Festival (THAF), to wrap up the festival at Zuiderpark Theatre. Backed by the dynamic all-female Infinity Band, Epixode thrilled...
Newcastle misses out on another target; eyeing a move for this Chelsea’s man now
Business Upturn
·
August 7, 2025
Newcastle United’s transfer frustrations continue this summer, with the Magpies reportedly missing out on another top attacking target. Benjamin Šeško, who had long been on Newcastle’s radar, has opted to join Manchester United instead—leaving the...