MOROCCO has revealed striking designs for what will become the world’s largest football stadium—the Grand Stade Hassan II. Designed by architecture studios Oualalou + Choi and Populous, the stadium will have a capacity of 115,000 spectators and is set to…
BENIN’S President Patrice Talon has once again dismissed speculation that he might seek an unconstitutional third term in office. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Jeune Afrique, Talon made it clear that he has no intention of running again when his current mandate…
FORMER Guinean President Alpha Condé has accused the country’s ruling military junta of attempting to ‘subjugate’ the political opposition. His remarks follow the junta’s decision to suspend dozens of political parties, including his own Rally of the People of Guinea (RPG), sparking…
A CATASTROPHIC acid spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in northern Zambia has polluted the Kafue River, threatening the livelihoods and water supply of millions of people. Authorities and environmental groups warn the long-term impact of the toxic leak could…
DIPLOMATIC relations between Belgium and Rwanda have reached a breaking point, with both countries announcing the expulsion of each other’s diplomats. The sharp deterioration in ties stems from mounting tensions over accusations related to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of…
UNITED States President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the government-funded news agency Voice of America (VOA), citing concerns over its alleged biased reporting. Trump reportedly signed an executive order on Friday directing the dismantling of seven government offices,…
ETHIOPIAN Airlines has signed a landmark partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to co-develop Ethiopia’s ambitious new mega international airport. The agreement, confirmed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and reported on Saturday, marks a major step forward in the $7.8bn Bishoftu…
FRENCH prosecutors have opened a formal manslaughter investigation into energy giant TotalEnergies over its alleged role in a deadly jihadist attack in northern Mozambique in 2021. The probe follows legal complaints from survivors and relatives of victims, who accuse the company of…
Durham University has unveiled the Inspiring Excellence 5K Postgraduate Scholarship for 2025, offering 200 international students the chance to receive a £5,000 tuition fee discount for full-time, one-year taught master’s programs starting in September 2025. According to the institution, the…
THE Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have strongly criticised China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly its actions in the South China Sea. During a three-day meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, they condemned Beijing’s militarisation…
