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Playing the Game of Racial Roulette
A widespread racist belief in America and Europe, especially on college campuses, is that white Americans and Europeans are genetically and culturally predisposed to colonialism, oppression, racism, and other injustices. The converse belief is...
Two suspects arrested over Louvre heist as museum’s remaining jewels moved off site
Two men have been arrested in relation to the brazen robbery of the French crown jewels at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. The pair are being questioned for “gang theft”. In a statement, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau confirmed the arrests, but...
France’s Soft Power Play And Nigeria’s Silent Surrender -By
Nigerian Afro beat Artiste, David Adeleke recently met with the French president Emmanuel Macron. In the gilded halls of the Élysée Palace, a photo-op unfolded. Davido, the crown prince of Afrobeats, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Emmanuel...
Supplier in controversial wind farm deal announces legal action
Ljubljana, 23 October - After TV Slovenija reported on Wednesday that the public tender for a wind farm in Mali Log was rigged, the supplier of the wind turbine, Hmezad TMT, said on Thursday they were deceived by their supplier and that they were...
OP-ED: Trump attacks on immigrants: Our plight is their plight
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The silent war – Exposing Russia’s hybrid threats to democracy: Eerik Kross and Greg Mills
But others are learning from Moscow’s experience – and the West’s response – not least on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. These lessons should be learnt quickly, particularly in the fight for democracy and against authoritarianism. “Hybrid...
Rajasthan SDM Chhotu Lal Sharma Slaps CNG Worker in Queue Dispute, Escapes Arrest
Clash at Bhilwara CNG Pump Sparks Controversy Rajasthan– A heated altercation broke out at a CNG pump in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, on October 22, when Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Chhotu Lal Sharma allegedly slapped an employee, Deepak Mali, after a...
How Nigeria Became the New Frontline of Digital Influence in Africa
When the French government’s Viginum agency, in collaboration with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the EU External Action Service, released a report in 2024 tracing Russian disinformation networks across Africa, one...
Pair arrested for Louvre robbery 'were tied to the scene by strands of their hair found in abandoned crash helmet and high-viz vest'
The two burglars who were arrested on suspicion of stealing £76million-worth of jewels from the Louvre were allegedly tied to the scene of the crime thanks to hair strands found in a helmet and high-viz jacket. The two men, who have not been...
ghana news Inter-faith cooperation and countering the jihadi threat
Prof. Jeffrey Haynes & Dr Samuel K. Darkwa Jihadi insurgencies are a regular occurrence in West Africa. Unresolved conflicts in several of Ghana’s neighbours – including Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger — threaten to spill over into other...
Gambia miss chance to reach WAFU A U-17 Cup of Nations semi-finals
After the break, The Gambia started on the front foot again and took the lead through Lamin Bojang's clever finish from the back post when he was found unmarked by Alieu Drammeh in the 50th-minute. Mali fought back to level matters from the...
France's Soft Power Play And Nigeria's Silent Surrender
Nigerian Afro beat Artiste, David Adeleke recently met with the French president Emmanuel Macron. In the gilded halls of the Élysée Palace, a photo-op unfolded. Davido, the crown prince of Afrobeats, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Emmanuel...
Ajibade, Nnadozie, Okoronkwo make list as CAF unveils nominees for 2025 awards *Full list
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, scheduled to hold later this year. The annual awards celebrate the best performances and achievements in African football, honouring...
Meet the Ayana cast members: From Maria and Zora stars to new faces
The Ayana cast features household names like Brenda Wairimu, Alice Mbeyu, Gloria Moraa, and Juma Shibe, as well as rising stars such as Beka Ruga and Nurah Yusuf. Their standout performances have made Ayana one of the most beloved and talked-about...
A year after the Novi Sad disaster, Belgrade faces one crisis after another
A year after the Novi Sad train station collapse triggered nationwide protests, Serbia’s government is grappling with a convergence of crises — political, economic and diplomatic — which threaten to erode President Aleksandar Vucic’s once-dominant...
US Missionary Abducted by Suspected Jihadists: 'Ask the Lord to Guard Him'
An American missionary who was abducted in the West African nation of Niger by suspected jihadists is still missing, sources close to the missing person told CBN News. Kevin Rideout was taken from his home in Niger's capital in the middle of the...
Gambia: Suntou Susso reimagines griot tradition on new...
Born into a long line of griot musicians, Susso continues a family tradition that includes renowned West African artists such as Seckou Keita, Solo Cissokho and Mamudou Susso. His latest work blends the ancestral teachings of the griot with global...
Ghana qualifies for 2026 World Cup after 1:0 win over Comoros
The Black Stars of Ghana have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, being hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, after a 1–0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night It was Mohammed Kudus who scored as Ghana to...
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank taking cautious approach with Dominic Solanke's recovery
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank said he is taking it “day by day and week by week” with Dominic Solanke, who had minor ankle surgery on October 1. Solanke missed most of pre-season with an ankle injury before returning as a substitute in...
John Textor's £400m bid for Wolves and why it's complicated - Business of Football
Ordinarily, news of a £400million-plus bid for a Premier League club would be, well, news. I would usually write 600 words or so about how John Textor, who recently sold a minority stake in Crystal Palace, has made an offer of $200million in cash...