Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
A big-time international prospect is set to visit Kentucky Basketball this week
A Sea of Blue - Kentucky
·
July 28, 2025
The Kentucky Wildcats are set to host one of the top international prospects for the 2027 class, with a potential reclassification into 2026 also on the table. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and 247 Sports’ Travis Branham, Sayon Keita will...
Terrorism: A growing concern in West-Africa
The Standard Gambia
·
July 31, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ricky Peters The Gambia finds itself in a relatively secure position, buffered by Senegal and its strong military. However, Senegal is facing increasing pressure from terrorist groups seeking to expand their reach,...
How Biya, Ouattara, other African leaders are stifling opposition
Daily Trust
·
July 31, 2025
In recent months, political transitions in parts of Africa have taken an uncertain turn, with four key countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, the Ivory Coast, and Cameroon, witnessing significant power consolidation by ruling leaders or military juntas....
TRANSCRIPT: President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address 2025
Minda News
·
July 28, 2025
Thank you. Thank you very much. Allow me to greet the former President, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo; Senate President Chiz Escudero and the honorable members of the Senate; House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and the honorable members...
Ethiopia: Where Political Power Grows From the Barrel of a Gun
Dissident Voice
·
July 28, 2025
by Thomas C. Mountain / July 28th, 2025 There is a brutal civil war being waged in Ethiopia where political power grows from the barrel of a gun. On one side is the western backed corrupt, brutal gangster regime of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, he...
How Many Boeing 727s Are Left?
Simple Flying
·
July 31, 2025
The Boeing 727 was once the backbone of commercial aviation, powering the golden age of air travel across the globe. But in 2025, a natural question arises: How many Boeing 727s are still flying today? Aviation technology has advanced, noise...
WAFCON 2024: Time to reward the Black Queens – GFA President Kurt Okraku
Citi Sports Online
·
July 28, 2025
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has called for national recognition and reward for the Black Queens following their impressive performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco,...
From P20 rice, flood control corruption to Love Bus rollout: Read full text of President Marcos’ SONA 2025
Politiko
·
July 28, 2025
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address before a joint session of Congress on July 28, tackling plans to roll out a nationwide P20 rice program, fight corruption in flood control projects, and run after...
Mamelodi Sundowns plot next move for Malian star
The South African
·
July 28, 2025
Mamelodi Sundowns have taken a surprising turn in the current transfer window, keeping a low profile while rivals make headlines with aggressive signings. So far, the club have only secured Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC, an unusually quiet...
King Mohammed VI Congratulates Morocco’s Women’s Team for Brilliant WAFCON Journey
Morocco World News
·
July 26, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco’s women’s national football team received a message of congratulations from King Mohammed VI following their performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they reached the final before suffering a 3-2...
Former Mali PM Choguel Maïga under investigation for alleged misuse of public funds
Africanews
·
July 28, 2025
Mali’s former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga is facing fresh legal scrutiny following allegations of financial misconduct during his time in office. The country’s Office of the Auditor General, has submitted documents to the judiciary citing...
Positioning Blaise Diagne International Airport as a trade and connectivity hub
International Airport Review
·
July 28, 2025
Blaise Diagne International Airport will expand cargo capacity and routes, positioning itself as a regional logistics and aviation hub by 2035, CEO, Askin Demir, tells International Airport Review. New freight terminal and logistics hub...
HOBSON Elspeth May, known as Elma (nee Buick);
Ashburton Courier
·
July 31, 2025
Passed away on July 29, 2025, peacefully at the Bellevue in Christchurch, aged 97 years. Dearly loved by her late husband George. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law to Heather and Noel Kirkwood (Auckland), Robert and Jenny Hobson (Hawkes...
NEMA receives 139 Nigerian returnees from Niger Republic
Punch
·
July 31, 2025
In its continued efforts to ensure the safe and dignified return of Nigerian migrants, the National Emergency Management Agency has received 139 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano...
Thai army condemns 'shameless disinformation' by Mali Socheata
The Nation Thailand
·
July 28, 2025
Timeline of Cambodian attacks Withai detailed a series of incidents to counter Cambodia’s narrative. On July 27 at 2am, Cambodian forces reportedly opened fire with artillery into the Chong Chom area, Thai sovereign territory. By 4.30am, heavy...
Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism – Call for applications
France Diplomacy
·
July 31, 2025
The Anna Politkovskaya-Arman Soldin Prize for Courage in Journalism will be awarded for the third time in early November 2025, to coincide with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, established in 2013 by the United...
UK: Chrysalis Global launches with ground-breaking griot...
Music in Africa
·
The album features Malian balafonist Lassana Diabaté – hailed by American string quartet Kronos Quartet’s David Harrington as “comparable to JS Bach” – alongside fellow Malian virtuoso guitarists Gaoussou Kouyaté and Kerfala Diabaté. Together,...
Egypt Confirms Vast Support to Mali
MENAFN
·
July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has assured Mali of comprehensive technical, logistical, and institutional backing to assist the country in regaining peace and stability. Mali, situated in West Africa, has grappled with persistent...
'Father figure' - Graham Potter wants '£20m' West Ham reunion with ex-Brighton star and Tottenham are keen - report
Sussex World
·
July 31, 2025
All the latest transfer news for Brighton and Hove Albion and across the Premier League Former Brighton boss Graham Potter wants midfielder Yves Bissouma at West Ham. Bissouma was a key player for Potter during his time with the Seagulls before...
Coups d’État as Means of Permissible Change of Government: The Myth and Reality of the ASS
This Day
·
July 27, 2025
Bola A. Akinterinwa The ASS is Alliance of Sahel States, the English acronym for Alliance des États du Sahel. It was done on 16 September 2023 in protest against the threats by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use force to...