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Soccerladuma | NEW: Ex-Chiefs Star Confirmed As North African Giants Striker
Algerian giants USM Algers have officially registered an ex-Kaizer Chiefs star. A former Kaizer Chiefs attacker has officially been announced by a North African giant as their newest star. Check Out: Al Ahly Boss 'Docks' Players' Salaries After...

Kagame press secretary slams international hypocrisy in dealing with DR Congo conflict
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition...

Jamal Rohosafi gets cosy with new woman amid breakup speculation with Wangari Th...
Jamal Rohosafi, who has been previously linked to Amira, Amber Ray, and Wangari Thiong'o, has introduced a new woman, raising speculations In his video, the father of three could be seen getting cosy with the Burundian socialite before she kissed...

Rethinking the place of communication in combating malnutrition in Africa
BY MILLISCENT NNWOKA Africa faces a grave nutrition crisis, one that statistics alone cannot solve. In Nigeria, 40% of children under five are stunted, and over 17 million people are food insecure (UNICEF, 2023; FAO et al., 2023). Children are not...

UN climate chief says crunch talks must deliver
The UN climate chief has stressed the “world is watching” as 5,000 delegates gather in Germany for 10 days of crunch talks aimed at protecting the planet for future generations. Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework...

Bujumbura : journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana remains prison despite the expiry of appeal deadline
Bujumbura, April 30, 2025 – In violation of the Burundian Code of Criminal Procedure, journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana remains detained despite the public prosecutor’s appeal being filed out of time. This continued detention, deemed illegal by...

International Attendance at U.S. Meetings at a Critical Crossroads
The impact of the Trump Administration’s new policies has begun to be felt by international trade shows and business events. Several countries have posted travel advisories, warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S., including China,...

From Uganda to Gaza, Sudan to Ukraine, children are paying the price of a global failure of empathy
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Trump considers expanding travel ban by 36 countries, including Syria and Egypt
The Trump administration is considering a dramatic expansion of its travel ban to include citizens by 36 countries, including Syria and Egypt, according to a US State Department cable seen by The Washington Post. The internal cable, signed by US...

Trump Administration To Expand Travel Ban to 36 More Nations, Citing Security and Fraud Concerns
Dozens of countries face new U.S. travel restrictions amid heightened scrutiny over identity documents, visa overstays, and national security risks. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Trump administration will extend its travel ban to an additional 36...

New Coffees Coming In Hot!
We get asked by friends and family where to buy coffee a lot. It’s a tough question! It’s easy to lose track of just how many incredible, fresh, vibrant coffees are out there. Every week, we ask our advertising roasting partners for coffee...

Flicks, funk, food: how to spend June in DC
June brings a fresh wave of summer interns to the District, ready to don their business casual best and dive into a city with fewer college students around for the summer. The endless cycle of work, eat, sleep and repeat can feel isolating with...
The 20th and 21st genocide centuries
When the luminary Raphael Lemkin, a Jew and the Father of International Criminal Genocide Law, was coining the word 'genocide' and compiling his excellent studies on the various genocides/holocaust that had taken place on planet Earth, following...

The "Beautiful Game" at Risk From Ugly U.S. Migration Policies | Opinion
The United States is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA soccer World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. Meeting in March in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "America will welcome the world. There will...

Trump's Travel Ban: Perpetuating Discrimination Against African Nations
Dr Sizo Nkala|Published 2 hours ago 4min Dr. Sizo Nkala United States President Donald Trump proclaimed on June 4 that he was fully suspending the entry into the US of the citizens of 12 countries namely Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the...

Attacks on Immigrants Put Erie’s Revival in Danger
In an office overlooking downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, Saeed Taraky pulls a pen from a box beside his desk. He presses the stylus, and a small light illuminates the barrel of the pen. A message reads: Welcome to America! Welcome to Erie, PA! Create...

International Albinism Awareness Day: Causes, Care, and Cultural Impact
On June 13, the world observes International Albinism Awareness Day. This day aims to raise awareness about this genetic condition, its causes, as well as the challenges faced by people with albinism and the historical persecutions they have...

Start your week smart: Inside the Trump-Musk feud, LA immigration clashes, military parade, Tony Awards, French Open
(CNN) — Every parent wants their children to be happy and healthy, but admit it: If they just happen to grow up to be professional athletes or tech entrepreneurs, so much the better. Well, it turns out that the key to raising an ultra-successful...

AMADE unites global partners in Monaco to advance child protection and community impact
From the heart of Monte-Carlo, AMADE turned a conference room into a global stage on 30th April as it welcomed 72 changemakers to its 2025 Partners Conference. Held at the Novotel, the event gathered voices from across continents — from grassroots...

"Beijing Summit: China-Africa Cooperation Outcomes"
Press ReleaseIn September 2024, the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was successfully held, opening a new chapter of China and Africa building an all-weather community with a shared future for the new era. President...