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"You need to have an eye on that club" - Ex-PL manager explains why Manchester United will be in a relegation battle this season
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
Former Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has predicted that Manchester United's failure to solve their defensive issues could land them in a relegation battle next season. Pardew also claimed that United's ban of five first-team players from...
Cameroon imposes significant penalties on Telecom giants Orange and MTN
Africanews
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July 8, 2025
The Cameroonian telecommunications regulatory agency (ART) has imposed a fine of nearly 4 million euros on the local subsidiaries of multinational companies Orange and MTN for violations. The Cameroonian Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ART)...
Rami Al Ali Becomes First Syrian in Paris Fashion Program
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing...
Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...
Top 10 most followed African Footballers on Social Media in 2025
Technext
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July 10, 2025
Amid the growing use and adoption of social media, attention is drawn to African footballers’ following across major social media platforms. While the performance on the field of play always receives the loudest attention, the player’s fan base...
Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian in Paris fashion programme
Leader Publications - Missouri
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Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing...
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard to grace the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 16, 2025
Two-time NBA champion and multi-time all-star Kawhi Leonard has been added to this year's star-studded lineup for the Giants of Africa Festival 2025, which is scheduled for July 26th - August 2nd, 2025. The LA Clippers forward will mentor youth...
How Indigo Became The Signature Shade At The Heart Of Black Fashion
Essence
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July 9, 2025
If the sight of a cotton plant stirs up layered, confusing feelings within you, you are not alone. This titan of a crop is woven into countless household items, has generated wealth beyond comprehension, and also has a haunted history of...
Douala: Orange Cameroun launches music contest for young talents
The Guardian Post
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Officials said the contest falls in line with the telecom company's zeal to celebrate music geniuses and leave a lasting legacy for the country’s cultural heritage. Orange Cameroun Events and Sponsoring Expert, Robert Ekotto, detailed that the...
Ayra Starr joins Giants of Africa Festival 2025
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s music superstar, Ayra Starr, has joined the 2025 Giant of Africa Festival, an event organised by the non-profit organisation to empower African youths through basketball. Giant of Africa founder, Masai Ujiri, yesterday, announced the...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president faces defections as key allies join race to end four-decade rule
Malay Mail
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July 4, 2025
YAOUNDÉ (Cameroon), July 4 — At 92, the world’s oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power. Biya, who has led...
Cameroon Renews Exclusive Contract with SGS for Import Certification
Business in Cameroon
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July 4, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - SGS, the self-proclaimed global leader in inspection and certification, announced on July 3 the renewal of its Pre-Shipment Conformity Assessment Program (PECAE) contract with the Republic of Cameroon. This decision allows...
Cameroon's 92-year-old president faces emerging rivals
Modern Ghana
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At 92, the world's oldest head of state, Cameroonian President Paul Biya, faces defections by allies-turned-rivals jockeying to replace him in elections that could end his four-plus decades in power. Biya, who has led Cameroon with an iron fist...
BRICS filmmakers to shoot movies in Russia
Daily News Tanzania
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July 8, 2025
RUSSIA: Cities from westerns, remote villages, and streets of the Russian capital from the 40s to the present day. Over a thousand hectares have been allocated for the construction of film sets in Moscow. The site may become the largest for...
Inside Kondengui prison: ground zero of Cameroon’s war on dissent
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
In the visitors’ area in the courtyard of Kondengui maximum security prison, French-dubbed Nollywood films play on a TV as inmates and their guests hug each other and laugh. The green, red and yellow flag of Cameroon flutters above. The happy...
Davido, Rema, Aya & Co. Bring Afro Style Flair to Paris Fashion Week
Africa.com
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July 6, 2025
African talent dazzled at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026, with designers and celebrities alike showcasing the continent’s bold creative pulse. Cameroonian-French Canadian designer Emeric Tchatchoua debuted a new collection, a...
Czech musician set to perform in Kent detained, sent back to Prague
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skula has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...
Abuja residents celebrate Igbo festival in grand style
Africanews
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July 15, 2025
It was a classic display of visual arts, music, dance, clothing, food, language and so much more as Abuja residents came out en masse to celebrate the Abuja Igbo Festival 2025. The day was an embodiment of the Ndi Igbo culture of southeastern...
Czech musician set to perform in Ohio detained, sent back to Prague
The Daily Record - Ohio
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Jaroslav Skuta said he was detained for several hours before being denied entry into the U.S. Skuta, 35, attended Kent State University on a scholarship in 2019. Skuta has returned to northern Ohio several times to perform. A Czech clarinetist...