Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Gerald Vanenburg to Continue Coaching Indonesia U-23 for 2026 Asian Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chairperson of PSSI Erick Thohir has ensured that the Indonesian U-23 national team will still be coached by Gerald Vanenburg in the 2026 Asian Cup qualifiers in September despite failing to bring home the trophy in the 2025...

Cardinal Sarah in France: ‘Relentless adoration tears the darkness away’
Cardinal Robert Sarah, archbishop emeritus of Conakry, Guinea, gave a stirring homily in France on the 400th anniversary of the apparition of St. Anne in which he urged the 30,000 gathered faithful to reject worldliness and sin and instead worship...

‘Cactus Pears’ Review: Grief Spurs a Tender Romance in a Delicate Indian Drama
Rohan Kanawade‘s Cactus Pears begins with the unexpected heartbreak of grief. At the start of this delicate and understated love story, which took home the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize at Sundance earlier this year, Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) and his...

Lille’s Mohamed Bayo features on Paris FC’s shortlist
13Mohamed Bayo (27) has returned to Lille OSC following the conclusion of his loan spell at Royal Antwerp, however, he is not expected to remain with Les Dogues. The former Clermont Foot striker netted just once in his 17 appearances in Belgium...

KM Tailor Association urges gov’t to prioritise skill development
At a recent presser held at the Kanifing Estate Community Centre, Kebba Hydara, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Association acknowledged the critical role tailors play in the economic growth, cultural preservation, and job creation of...

Cardinal Sarah: Silent adoration is stronger than evil!
In a forceful homily on the 400th anniversary of the apparitions of Saint Anne in Auray, France, Cardinal Robert Sarah put life and suffering in perspective. He didn’t mince his words during his homily at the pontifical Mass on Saturday, July 26....
Co-host Uganda names CAF African Nations Championship squad
KAMPALA, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's coaching duo of Morley Byekwaso and Fred Muhumuza on Monday named the final 25-man squad that will feature at the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship. The tournament, which is contested solely by players...

Will the National Sports Stadium host international matches by September?
Zimbabwe is suffering an acute venue deficit in the capital city of Harare until renovations at the National Sports Stadium are complete. The structure carried 60,000 seated people when opened in the mid 1980s. Major sporting and political and...

Erykah Badu to commemorate 25th anniversary of ‘Mama’s Gun’ with Irving concert
Dallas neo-soul singer Erykah Badu will commemorate the 25th anniversary of her second album, Mama’s Gun, with a tour including a Dec. 10 stop at Irving’s Toyota Music Factory. “The Return of Automatic Slim Tour” will kick off on Oct. 3 in Los...

No Chosen People, Except the Conscientious
Human beings are largely defined by choice, not by power and labels. Accordingly, there are only two types of people in different levels: The conscientious group in different levels and the non-conscientious group in different levels. Even from a...

How Musa Tombo Fainted Twice While Training With FC Sfaxien
New information has surfaced regarding the abrupt termination of Sierra Leonean striker Musa Noah Kamara, also known as Musa Tombo’s, contract with Tunisian club FC Sfaxien. This follows earlier reports of his departure, initially attributed to a...

Merck Foundation Together with African and Asian First Ladies Mark ‘World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day’ 2025
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) Day 2025' together with African and Asian First...

US Congress should ask questions about the Ivanhoe Atlantic Deal
Iron ore mine in West Africa. The Liberty Corridor railroad provides a mechanism for Ivanhoe Atlantic to get that ore to market on favourable terms. Photo: File On the eve of the recent visit of coastal African leaders to the White House, it was...

Merck Foundation Together with African and Asian First Ladies Mark ‘World Assisted Reproductive Technology Day’ 2025 Through Their ‘More Than a Mother’ Campaign
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • Merck Foundation has made history by training the first local Embryologists and Reproductive & Fertility Experts in many countries such as The Gambia, Liberia, Burundi,...

Africa24 Group: From the Court to Behind the Scenes of Women’s AfroBasket 2025
Africa24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com), the leading pan-African media network and broadcaster of four HD television channels, is proud to offer exclusive and comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket in Côte d’Ivoire, from July 26 to...
PFL Africa fight card for Carnival City revealed
It’s official! The PFL Africa fight card for Johannesburg is confirmed! Following a groundbreaking inaugural event in Cape Town two weeks back, the Professional Fighters League will roll out its second show of the newly-launched PFL Africa...

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews operations at Savli Facility of Alstom in Vadodara
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Alstom's Savli facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, a key manufacturing hub for railway rolling stock in India. He reviewed Alstom's operations at the Savli facility, with a focused assessment of...
Ntseki banking on blended Bafana squad for CHAN charge
Obakeng Meletse|Published 58 minutes ago 2min Bafana Bafana are finalising preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off in just over a week across East Africa. South Africa begin their campaign against Algeria next...

History Warns us About the Dangers of Trump’s Brain Drain
Since President Donald Trump has taken office, elite Americans and academics are leaving the country. A quarter of those who responded to a recent poll said they would like to move outside the country in the next five years. And European countries...

Breaking it Down with Barron: The New York City Mayoral Race, New York City Politics, and a Primer for an Independent Black Revolutionary Polity
Charles Barron dissects the NYC mayoral race, Mamdani’s struggles with Black voters, and why an independent Black radical politics is essential to confront a broken system. Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to chop it up with the venerable and...