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BREAKING: Canal+ Acquires MultiChoice in $3 Billion Deal—A Game-Changer or Gut Punch for African Creators?
In a landmark $3 billion (approx. 55 billion rand) acquisition, French media giant Canal+ has officially taken full ownership of MultiChoice Group, the powerhouse behind DStv, GOtv, and SuperSport. This deal, approved by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal on July 23,…
Arsenal Africa Fans Festival 2025: A Grand Celebration of Passion, Unity, and Charity in Kigali
As the countdown narrows to just 63 days, anticipation is soaring for the 6th edition of the Arsenal Africa Fans Festival, set to take place from April 18–20, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. This prestigious gathering, renowned for blending charity, sports,…
Tems Makes History as First African Woman to Own Stake in U.S. Major League Soccer Team
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation and two-time Grammy Award winner, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has made history as the first African woman to hold an ownership stake in a U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) team. Through her company, The Leading…
Netball: Uganda Secures Podium Finish as England Claims First Nations Cup Title
London, UK – Uganda’s She Cranes delivered an impressive performance in the third-place play-off, defeating Malawi 50-45 to secure a well-earned podium finish. With England celebrating their long-awaited triumph and Uganda proving their strength on the global stage, the 2025…
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
In a landmark move, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender women from competing in female sports, declaring that “the war on women’s sports is over.” The order also mandates the withdrawal of federal funding from…
South Africa’s Unity Government in Crisis Over Land Expropriation Law
Johannesburg – South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) faces its most severe test yet after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial Expropriation Bill into law, allowing the state to seize land in the public interest—sometimes without compensation. The legislation…
Joshua Cheptegei Eyes Redemption at 2025 Tokyo Marathon
Ugandan distance running sensation Joshua Cheptegei is set to make a bold return to the marathon distance at the 2025 Tokyo Marathon on March 2. Renowned for his world records in the 5,000m and 10,000m, the 28-year-old Olympic champion seeks…
Oil Tensions Ignite Unrest in South Sudan: A Nation at a Crossroads
“Promises are like clouds; they never rain here,” a civil servant remarked bitterly outside the Ministry of Finance, reflecting the frustrations of thousands waiting for their overdue salaries. The announcement of oil production’s resumption has rekindled a spark of hope—but…
A President’s Fall: The Thin Line Between Power and Peril
Seoul’s bustling streets paused briefly as news broke of an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol. A coffee shop owner in Gangnam muttered, “This feels like history repeating itself,” recalling the shadow of past political scandals. Yoon, once hailed…
