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Missing a major football tournament? Fear not, Wafcon 2026 is about to start
The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on 26 July, offering a major international tournament immediately after the men’s World Cup. The 34-match competition is significant both for expanding the women’s game across Africa and for giving leading sides such as Nigeria another opportunity to compete for continental honours. Originally scheduled for…
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE removes former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo after visa overstay, criminal record
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed Daniel Ogama Adongo, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Indianapolis Colts, after he overstayed his visa and was found to have a criminal record. Fox News reports the deportation as an exclusive, framing it within the Trump administration’s broader immigration enforcement drive and its criticism of…
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Nigeria’s president approves largest military expansion in recent times
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s largest recent military expansion, authorising 28,000 additional soldiers and four new army divisions to address persistent violence by jihadists, separatists and kidnapping gangs. The move matters because insecurity remains widespread despite recent military successes, placing the government under pressure to improve protection for civilians. The expansion will raise the…
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Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear Senegal’s appeal on 8 October after the country was stripped of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The case matters because Senegal originally won the final against hosts Morocco, but the Confederation of African Football later ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match and awarded Morocco…
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Could this African nation become Trump’s next terror target as jihadists close in on power?
The article reports that the United States is reportedly considering airstrikes against Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al Qaeda-linked group advancing in Mali. It argues that the prospect matters because JNIM has placed the capital, Bamako, under pressure and could make Mali the first country governed by a jihadist organisation if it succeeds. Mali’s…
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Film Financiers & Producers Flock To Inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable In Cape Town
The inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable brought financiers, producers and industry experts to Cape Town from 21 to 23 July, signalling growing confidence in African cinema as an investment opportunity. Organisers said the meeting aimed to connect rising African funding with the continent’s expanding creative talent and encourage collaboration across film financing. The event was…
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South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’
A South African court has temporarily stopped a parliamentary inquiry into whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the “Farmgate” cash scandal. The decision gives Ramaphosa time to challenge an earlier panel report and delays a politically sensitive process as his ANC now governs in coalition rather than with a parliamentary majority. The case…
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Le Clos would ‘love’ Commonwealth Games medal record
South African swimmer Chad le Clos says he hopes to become the Commonwealth Games’ most decorated male athlete at Glasgow 2026. The 34-year-old is currently tied on 18 medals with Australian shooter Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault, and believes another medal would be a significant personal achievement after a difficult recent period. Le Clos…
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Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series ‘The Polygamist.’ Here’s why
Netflix’s Zulu-language South African telenovela *The Polygamist* has become an unexpected global hit, drawing viewers with its highly dramatic story of infidelity, family conflict and wealth. Its success matters because it has brought a locally rooted African production to audiences worldwide while prompting real discussion in South Africa about polygamy, women’s rights, safe sex and…
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Tyla – A*POP
Clash Magazine’s review presents Tyla’s A*POP as a confident, polished follow-up that develops the South African singer’s blend of pop appeal and personal identity. It argues that the album moves between romance, vulnerability and independence while retaining the restrained, melodic style associated with her breakthrough. The review highlights tracks including ‘Is It Love’, ‘Chanel’, ‘Mr.…