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Unwind in paradise: top summer beach holiday destinations in Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published 1 hour ago 5min With the summer sun warming the southern hemisphere, many South Africans eagerly anticipate escaping daily life to unwind on pristine beaches. Africa boasts some of the most breathtaking coastal...

Rwanda Sanctions 25 Individuals on Domestic Terrorism and Terror Financing List
1 KIGALI — Rwanda’s National Counter Terrorism Committee (NCTC) has officially published the country’s Domestic List of Terrorists and Terrorism Financiers, naming twenty-five individuals accused of involvement in acts of terrorism or in...

Meet the ‘dangerous’ AI doctors fooling Australians
AI-generated images are being used to front social media accounts for fake medical professionals. (AAP/Facebook) The Australian Medical Association fears a growing number of fake doctor profiles posted to social media pages are creating mistrust...
Kevin Costner flees Hollywood after exposé
“Furious” over a recent exposé in The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Kevin Costner has gone deep-sea diving in search for sunken treasure — and a hit — a source tells Page Six. A source told Page Six this week of the Yellowstone star, “Kevin...

‘Like human trafficking’: How US deported five men to Eswatini under secretive deal
WASHINGTON, Oct 11 — Roberto Mosquera’s family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported to Africa’s last absolute monarchy. Immigration and...

ITV's 8-part mystery thriller from 'best crime writer in South Africa' sounds unmissable
Filming is officially underway for ITV's upcoming eight-part mystery thriller The Invisible – and it sounds unmissable. Inspired by Blood Safari, a book by Deon Meyer – who has been dubbed "the best crime writer in South Africa" – the series is...

Major international artists take over London’s institutions this Frieze week
Ambitious shows of prominent international artists, many of them still considered ‘at the margins’ or ‘overlooked’, take centre stage at London’s institutions and arts non-profits this Frieze week. A critical mass seems to have been achieved out...

Tinkz: Building a brand in South Africa’s toughest booths
It wasn’t a phase or a hobby but a decision made on the spot. Tinkz kept gravitating towards the scene until an opening appeared. Years later, the youth events brand U-Party invited her onto a new DJ programme. After graduating, she became a...

What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...

Requiem for political leaders not yet assassinated
The assassination of political leaders, whether government officials or leaders of social movements, has been used since ancient times to achieve specific political objectives, whether to eliminate the political ideas they symbolize, weaken the...

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?
Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...

How to watch NFL London Games 2025: free live streams and schedule, Vikings vs Browns
Watch NFL London Games 2025 live streams as the UK's soccer fields make way for the gridiron for three regular season games in as many Sundays. Below we have information on how to watch the this year's NFL London Games from anywhere in the world...

Kevin Costner's Waterworld-inspired next career move 'revealed' after Horizon flop and Yellowstone spat claims
Kevin Costner is reportedly developing a new treasure-hunting television series amid reports he is 'furious' over The Hollywood Reporter's recent exposé on his career. While the two-time Oscar winner is said to be 'very angry' over the scathing...

Abia Para Badminton: Bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji wins gold as Nigeria shines
Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the women’s singles SL3 at the First Abia Para Badminton International Tournament. Nigeria secured three gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals to finish fourth at the...

‘Furious’ over THR profile, Kevin Costner searches for buried treasure, shops shipwreck show: source
“Furious” over a recent exposé in The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Kevin Costner has gone deep-sea diving in search for sunken treasure — and a hit — a source tells Page Six. A source told Page Six this week of the “Yellowstone” star, “Kevin...

Madagascar Army Officer Who Seized Power Says He’ll Become President
(Bloomberg) -- Colonel Michael Randrianirina, whose army faction seized power in Madagascar on Tuesday after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, said he will be sworn in as president. “We will probably take an oath soon,” he told reporters...
Kevin Costner Is Hunting for Sunken Treasure
Kevin Costner couldn’t care less about all the bad press dragging his name through the sand. That Hollywood Reporter story about the actor fighting Wes Bentley on the set of Yellowstone? The lawsuits? The reports that he can’t find funding to...

Dangote Refinery denies importing bad fuel; clarifies feedstock imports
Dangote refinery Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent media reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday,...

Stage set for Gabs Open Karate tourney
Event organiser, Ofentse Bakwadi, said they have more than 500 entries from Botswana, Angola, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. He said they are expecting stiff competition as the...