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OPINION: The Dark Side Of Sino-African Relations
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (794+ words) In recent years, China has emerged as one of Africa's most significant economic partners. Through massive infrastructure projects, trade agreements, and investments anchored on its Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing has positioned itself as a central player in Africa's development…...
Abia Hosts Maiden South-East Amateur Boxing Championships
2+ day, 56+ min ago (1303+ words) The maiden edition of the 2026 South-East Amateur Boxing Championship was officially declared open in Abia State amid renewed calls for the revival of boxing across the South-East region and a strong commitment to grassroots sports development. The championship, which attracted…...
W/Cup: Mexico First Nation To Qualify For Round Of 32
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (435+ words) Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara. Mexico midfielder Luis Romo was in the right place at the right time to tap…...
FG Pledges Total Evacuation Of Willing Nigerians From South Africa " The Whistler Newspaper
1+ week, 1+ day ago (407+ words) The Federal Government has assured Nigerians in South Africa seeking to return home amid rising xenophobic tensions that all registered citizens will be evacuated before the end of June. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave the assurance in…...
South African Woman Gets 130 Years For Drug Trafficking In Sierra Leone
1+ week, 1+ day ago (420+ words) The High Court of Sierra Leone has handed down one of the country's heaviest narcotics sentences, convicting a 37-year-old South African national to a cumulative 130 years in prison for cocaine smuggling. Honourable Justice Andrew S. C. Johnson found the defendant, Asandra Denise,…...
FIFA World Cup Openers Shatter Broadcast Records Across Host Nations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (538+ words) More than 54 million viewers tuned in across Canada, Mexico and the United States for the opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches featuring the three Host Nations, highlighting the tournament's unparalleled ability to bring people together and captivate audiences across North America....
Xenophobia: Malawi Repatriates 645 Nationals From South Africa " The Whistler Newspaper
1+ week, 4+ day ago (360+ words) Malawi has repatriated 645 of its nationals from South Africa as part of a voluntary evacuation effort amid rising fears of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant unrest targeting foreign nationals, particularly African migrants. According to the Malawian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…...
Uzodimma Approves N300m Support For Law Students, South African Returnees
1+ week, 6+ day ago (432+ words) Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has approved the release of N300m to Imo state students in law school and Nigerian returnees from South Africa who are indigenes of the state. While the returnees numbering 250 will receive One Million Naira each…...
Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0 In Chaotic World Cup Opener
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (342+ words) Co-hosts Mexico began their World Cup campaign with a 20 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday in a heated encounter that saw three red cards and multiple disciplinary flashpoints. Julian Qui'ones gave Mexico a dream start, finishing…...
Xenophobia: 268 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrive Lagos
2+ week, 1+ day ago (306+ words) The first batch of 268 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Thursday morning. The passengers were part of around 1, 000 people who…...