Africa: Sylvia Mulinge Crowned Best CEO of MTN Across Africa

Tenderpreneur Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala is under police investigation related to the attempted murder of socialite, influencer, and actress Tebogo Thobejane in 2023. This incident has emerged as a significant scandal amid his R360-million tender windfall, which was awarded by the same organization currently probing him for conspiracy and attempted murder. Matlala has denied any wrongdoing in connection with these allegations. Full Article

Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie won the Belfast Marathon with a record time of 2:13:37, breaking the previous record by four seconds. Kenya's Millicent Kibet claimed the women's title in 2:38:30, while Drogheda's Aaron Hanlon finished second in 2:27:06, and Stephen Connolly won the Northern Ireland title in third with 2:29:30. Jayne Bleakley made history as the first female to complete the wheelchair race in Belfast, finishing her first marathon at 44 in 2:28:27. Full Article

SummaryChinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Morocco highlights the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco, with significant investments in the automotive and energy sectors. Morocco, a strategic connector to Europe, has seen a boom in Chinese companies establishing operations, particularly in electric vehicle manufacturing, as it adapts to trade restrictions from the U.S. and Europe. However, Morocco faces a delicate balancing act between its growing partnership with China and its longstanding strategic relationship with...

The Trump administration is planning to transport a group of immigrants to Libya using a U.S. military plane, escalating a controversial deportation program amidst legal and political challenges. The migrants' nationalities remain unclear, but the flight could occur soon, despite Libya's known conflict and dire conditions in its detention centers, which have been condemned by human rights groups. This action aligns with the administration's broader strategy to deter illegal immigration and send a message about...

High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo testified that Judge President Selby Mbenenge sent her explicit images, including a photo of his genitals, via WhatsApp. However, a forensic investigation into their phones could not corroborate her claims, as stated by an expert witness in the case. The lack of evidence raises significant questions about the credibility of the allegations against Mbenenge. Full Article

The Catholic Church in Kenya addressed concerns regarding Cardinal John Njue's participation in the papal conclave following Pope Francis' death. Although Cardinal Njue, 79, initially stated he had not been invited, Catholic officials later clarified he was invited but unable to attend due to health issues. He is one of only two cardinals, along with Spain's Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, who will not partake in the election of the new pope, requiring a two-thirds majority from...