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'Reug Reug' says every Rodtang fight is an absolute spectacle: "You can't not enjoy it"
'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane has joined the chorus of fighters praising Rodtang Jitmuangnon's ability to deliver must-watch entertainment every time he steps into the Circle. The reigning ONE heavyweight MMA world champion expressed his admiration for...

‘It’s A Big Game’ — Chelle Speaks Ahead Home Eagles Vs Sudan
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle says it is important for his team to get a positive result against Sudan in their next game at the 2024 African Nations Championship,reports Completesports.com. The Eagles started their campaign at the...

2025 Rugby Africa Cup Set
Africa’s premier men’s rugby tournament, the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, is officially underway. Hosted in Uganda from 8 to 19 July, this tournament doubles as the crucial African qualifying competition for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia: the...

Eagles fret over Taiwo, Ozoemena’s injury as Chelle plots Sudan’s fall
Super Eagles’ medical personnel are working around the clock to get injured goalkeeper Ani Ozoemena and left back, Abdulrafiu Taiwo, ready for tomorrow’s must-win game against Sudan at the ongoing African Nations Championship, held in Uganda,...

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Aug 11, 2025)
Malaysia: * Malaysia's fertility rate more than halved since 1980 * Those with taxable incomes over RM100,000 a year contributed to 86% of individual income tax collected in 2023, says Finance Ministry * Court of Appeal defers decision on Indira...

2025 Financial Times Africa Summit to Tackle Trump-Era Policies as Malawi Reels from Visa Bond, Aid Cuts
The Financial Times has announced that the 12th edition of its flagship Africa Summit will take place in London on October 21–22, 2025, under the theme “Africa in a Changing World.” The high-level gathering will bring together African Heads of...

LPO/Gardner/Akhmetshina review – Tippett’s rose lake sounds glorious
The London Philharmonic’s single Prom this year was a concert to stir up wanderlust: four works all vividly evocative of far-flung places. Bookended by vivid depictions of the sea, it also brought the chance to hear a piece inspired by a very...

Spain starts sending hundreds of asylum-seeking children from Canary Islands to mainland
Spain has begun the process of relocating hundreds of asylum-seeking children who have been living on the Canary Islands to the mainland amid a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment led by the far right. Just over 1,000 children, mainly from Mali, have...

Meet the GroundsFest panellists: John Nicholls, Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Having been at Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) for nearly 40 years, John Nicholls brings a wealth of experience working all around the world as head of horticultural standards. The CWGC global estate is around 600ha with war graves in...

Transfer Updates: Jackson, Isak, Hojlund, Wissa, Martinez, Echeverri, Others
The 24-year-old Senegalese forward, who netted 14 goals in all competitions last season, is valued at £48 million by the London club. Newcastle United are also said to be monitoring Jackson as they search for additional firepower in this summer’s...

TikTok boycott of African salons exposes diaspora disconnect
A controversial TikTok boycott targeting African-owned businesses exposes yet again deepening tensions between Black Americans and African immigrants. A TikTok post by a user named Shea Shelf urged Black Americans to reevaluate how and where they...

Goals and Highlights for Uganda 0-3 Algeria in African Nations Championship Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this African Nations Championship match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the latest news and upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH Algeria dominated the...

Stakeholders canvass for domestication of Maputo Protocol on Sexual and Reproductive Rights
By Laraba MUREY Stakeholders have called for Nigeria to domesticate the Maputo Protocol on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights after a two-day meeting. The meeting brought together participants representing government agencies, civil society...

CHAN 2024: Home Eagles must avoid defeat against Sudan — Chelle
By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted it is important for his team to get a positive result against Sudan, Prompt News reports. The Eagles started their campaign at the 2024 African Nations Championship on a...

Football Transfer Rumours: Grealish, Kolo Muani And Other Final Moves in Europe
The summer transfer window is buzzing with activity. Jack Grealish is set for an Everton loan, while Chelsea and RB Leipzig discuss a swap deal involving Xavi Simons and Christopher Nkunku. Check other potential deals. 3 Min read 112 Image Credit...

Terrorism Expands in Africa, Threatens Global Security
Senegalese authorities on Saturday positioned new gendarmerie units near the country’s eastern border, to address growing insurgent threats from neighboring Mali. The move came amid UN reports warning that in recent months, there has been a marked...

D’Tigress eye fifth straight title as opponent for final emerges
Record-chasing Nigeria’s D’Tigress are eyeing a fifth straight title as Mali emerged as their opponent for the final of the 2025 AfroBasket on Sunday at the Palais de Sports de Treichville, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.. The Nigerian Team had to dig...

Locarno Pro Awards: ‘Nina Roza’ By Canadian Filmmaker Geneviève Dulude-De Celles Leads Winners
Nina Roza, a feature by filmmaker Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, led the winners at this year’s Locarno Pro awards, taking two gongs. The film, produced by Colonelle films (Canada), won the Urban Post First Look Award, covering post-production...

Where and how to watch the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket?
LUANDA - MOCAMEDES (Angola) - The 2025 FIBA AfroBasket has always attracted lots of attention in Africa and beyond and this year's event scheduled to run from Tuesday, August 12 to Sunday, August 24, won't be any different. For fans unable to make...
Ismaila Sarr is Crystal Palace’s unheralded Wembley star – just the way they like it
In the dressing room after May’s FA Cup final, Eberechi Eze pushed his player-of-the-match award into the hands of Ismaila Sarr, insisting his teammate was more deserving. This time Eze didn’t need to be so generous. Sarr tricked Virgil van Dijk...