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Shock in South African football: World Cup star Jayden Adams dies at 25

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South African football is in mourning after World Cup player Jayden Adams was found dead at a property in Cape Town. Police have opened an inquest, while authorities await autopsy results. Tributes poured in as the football community remembered the 25-year-old midfielder.

De Beers to pause work at S.Africa's largest diamond mine

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De Beers announced Monday it will pause production at South Africa's largest diamond mine for two years to reduce costs while trading conditions remained tough

Africa’s Financial Services Can Be Bolder When It Comes To Growth And Innovation Ambitions

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Africa’s financial services sector is entering a new growth phase, despite a robust performance in 2025. Financial services groups on the African continent

Why South Africans Are Choosing The Bush Over Europe Right Now

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For decades, the July and August school holidays have sent a reliable stream of South Africans to the sun-bleached piazzas of Italy and France,  the

AI-Driven Customer Engagement Can Help Local Organisations Scale And Serve More Customers Efficiently

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By Julian Dawkins, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Infobip Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

China, Russia conclude joint naval drills in Yellow Sea

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The ships' crews practiced joint maneuvering, anti-submarine missions, combat against enemy surface ships, and rescue operations, Russian Defence Ministry said

Kenya: Rights groups warn of growing 'goon' culture

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Kenya is witnessing a growing use of hired gangs by political actors to intimidate opponents, disrupt protests and silence dissent, rights advocates warn.

Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal

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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes

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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.

On Missing Paintings, Market Records, and Who Really Controls African Art

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A gallery in Cape Town is accused of holding artists' work hostage. An 82-year-old Ghanaian sculptor just outsold everyone at Frieze New York. Both stories

U.S., Iran trade claims over Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected that claim, declaring the strait to be Iranian territory and warning that it would not tolerate what it called illegal U.S. interference.

First Energy Africa Appoints Industry Veterans as African Energy Sector Adapts to Funding Shift

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While Africa's resource potential remains attractive, Akit argues that today's investors are focused less on what lies beneath the ground than on the stability of the governments overseeing those resources

Uganda: Court clears way for Besigye treason trial

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The High Court has dismissed an application by Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale seeking to terminate treason proceedings, clearing the way for their trial to begin on July 13, 2026. The court ruled the application lacked merit and was intended to delay the criminal case.

Venezuela: families continue digging through the rubble for relatives

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Venezuelans continue working day in and day out in the rubble to recover their relatives' bodies almost 20 days after twin earthquakes devastated the country.

UK seeking extradition of murder suspect from South Africa

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Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is in court after being arrested in Johannesburg.

Ramaphosa honors South Africa's WWI fallen in France

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Ramaphosa also called for greater recognition of Black South Africans whose contributions to the war were ignored for decades, saying the country's history should reflect the sacrifice of all who served.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw sacked after World Cup exit

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Senegal's national footbal coach Pape Thiaw's functions were revoked in the night from Sunday to Monday. The decision is "in the best interests of Senegalese football", according to the Senegalese Football Federation.

RSF chief Mohamed Hamdan Daglo sentenced to death in absentia

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A court in Sudan's army-controlled city of Port Sudan on Sunday sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 others to death in absentia over charges of killing a regional governor and war crimes in Darfur, state media reported.

Parents in southwestern Nigeria relieved after kidnapped children return

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Parents of students abducted from a school in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State expressed relief and gratitude after their children were rescued following nearly two months in captivity.

Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home

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Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.

South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign

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South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.

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