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Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain and Morocco have increased security around Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the north African coast, after social-media calls urged Moroccan migrants to attempt another mass crossing. The move reflects concern that a repeat of a recent border rush could strain relations between the two countries and intensify debate over migration and border control in…
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Trump celebrates return of US missionary kidnapped in West Africa
President Trump on Friday celebrated the release of an American missionary pilot who was held captive in Niger since last October. “I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian Missionary, is back in United States Custody,” the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump’s post follows a statement earlier Friday from Rideout’s Evangelical…
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Afrobeats Superstar Ayra Starr on the Freedom She Felt Making ‘Starrgirl’: ‘I Kept Telling People, “Let Me Cook!”’
Ayra Starr has released her third album, ‘Starrgirl’, describing it as the product of greater creative freedom after moving to New York and learning to trust her instincts. The Nigerian Afrobeats star says the record expands beyond the sound that made her famous while retaining Afrobeats at its core, reflecting a pivotal moment as she…
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Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi’s bid for Wafcon glory?
Malawi’s unexpected run to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final has been driven by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who have scored nine of the team’s 12 goals. Their form has taken the tournament debutants, ranked 153rd in the world, to within one match of a first continental title against Cameroon, highlighting both…
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Add to playlist: the heartbreak post-mortems of Cape Town’s Rowlene and the week’s best new tracks
Rowlene, a Cape Town singer known for collaborations with Nasty C, is presented as an R&B artist whose patient, confessional style has distinguished her from South Africa’s amapiano-led pop scene. Her new album, Some Strings Attached, particularly the track Hurts 2b Reminded, examines the grief of friendships that have faded rather than romantic break-ups, suggesting…
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Ayra Starr – Starrgirl
Clash Music describes Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl as her most assured and wide-ranging album yet, presenting it as a confident exploration of identity, culture and personal growth. Across 16 tracks, the Nigerian artist moves between Afropop, R&B, dancefloor rhythms and introspective songwriting, while retaining a sound rooted in her own perspective. The review highlights singles including…
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Football transfer rumours: Arsenal offered Osimhen in exchange deal? Newcastle to make Baleba bid?
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to include Victor Osimhen in an exchange deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, as they seek a new central striker. Elsewhere, Newcastle are said to be targeting Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba after selling Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, while several Premier League clubs pursue defensive reinforcements. The rumoured Arsenal deal…
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Nigeria to miss Women’s World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
Nigeria have failed to qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a Wafcon play-off. The result ends the Super Falcons’ record of appearing at every previous Women’s World Cup and leaves South Africa still needing to progress through an inter-confederation qualifying tournament to reach…