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Venus, LeBron, Ronaldo: Redefining Athletic Age

Elite athletes like Venus Williams, LeBron James, and Cristiano Ronaldo are shattering age barriers. Discover the science and secrets behind the revolution extending top-level careers deep into the 40s.

TikTok Chef Fuels South Africa's Local Food Revolution

Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

Breathtaking Photography Book Reveals the Soul of Elephants

Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.

Uganda Opens Pioneering mRNA Vaccine Facility

Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower

Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.

Tems Condemns Systemic Sexism in African Music

Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.

African Plume Heatwave: 30°C Forecast for UK in July

Exclusive long-range forecast predicts a major heatwave hitting the UK in mid-July, with temperatures potentially soaring to 30°C as an 'African plume' sweeps across the country. Get the full breakdown and regional outlook.

African scammers target British women in 'colonial revenge' fraud

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal networks in West Africa are systematically targeting single British women on dating apps, using a disturbing 'colonial revenge' narrative to justify their multi-million pound romance fraud operations.

Africa's Plan to Redraw the World Map with True Scale

The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.

Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives

Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.

African royals in bizarre claim for Scottish land

A self-proclaimed African king and queen are attempting to claim a Scottish woodland through a 'legal loophole', demanding reparations for historic slavery in a move experts call 'legally baseless'.

Trump's Smithsonian Attack: A New Front in the Culture Wars

Former President Donald Trump launches a fresh attack on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to dismantle its Black history programming in a move critics decry as an attempt to erase uncomfortable truths from the American narrative.

DR Congo Accuses Rwanda of Backing M23 Rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels, escalating tensions in Central Africa. President Félix Tshisekedi vows to defend territorial integrity amid renewed conflict.

Chelsea vs West Ham TV blackout sparks fan fury

Premier League fans are set to miss the crucial London derby between Chelsea and West Ham due to a UK broadcasting blackout. Discover why the 2pm Sunday kickoff won't be televised.

Trump Vows to Overhaul Smithsonian's Slavery Narrative

Donald Trump vows to overhaul the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History if re-elected, targeting its 'radical left' portrayal of slavery's brutal legacy, in a move decried as historical censorship.

African tribesman found lost in Glasgow streets

The astonishing story of Kaura Taylor, a man from a remote Namibian tribe found disoriented in Glasgow, sparking a major missing person investigation and an international diplomatic effort to uncover his past.

Trump Threatens 'Woke' Smithsonian Over Slavery Focus

Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History, vowing to create a 'real' American history museum if re-elected, branding the institution 'out of control' for its emphasis on slavery.

Amir Khan announces historic boxing night in Lagos

Former world champion Amir Khan is set to promote a major boxing night in Lagos, Nigeria, following his successful event in Ghana as part of his mission to grow the sport across Africa.

Lost African tribe found in Scottish woods

An astonishing discovery in the woods near Jedburgh reveals the unlikely journey of an African tribe that settled in Scotland centuries ago. New research sheds light on their survival and integration.

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