Tent pegging: The South African black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

Ozwald Boateng, a celebrated British-Ghanaian designer, made a significant impact at this month's Met Gala, dressing notable celebrities, including Burna Boy and Tems, under the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." Boateng, who has spent 40 years redefining men's fashion with his vibrant designs and cultural influences, sees this event as an opportunity to connect with a new audience, emphasizing the importance of African heritage in fashion. Despite past challenges, including a bankruptcy in 1998, he...

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo expresses surprise at his nomination for the Premier League's player of the season award, acknowledging his strong performance with 18 goals and seven assists this season. As one of eight shortlisted players, alongside notable contenders like Mohamed Salah, Mbeumo reflects on his journey since joining Brentford in 2019 and credits the club for his development. Currently, Brentford sits eighth in the league, vying for a European competition spot, while Mbeumo emphasizes...

Chad's former prime minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been arrested over alleged connections to a violent clash in Logone Occidental province that resulted in at least 42 deaths. He is accused of spreading inciting messages on social media and was reportedly "kidnapped" by military officers, according to his party. This incident follows a history of violence between local farmers and herders, with tensions rising over land disputes, and Masra's party previously boycotted elections...

Summary Fifteen-year-old Ditshegofatso ‘DK’ Kgobisa faced a life-threatening diagnosis of kidney failure, prompting his mother, Rosemary Kgobisa, to donate one of her kidneys to save him. Thanks to her selfless act, DK has now regained 100% kidney functionality at the age of 18. This inspiring story highlights the profound impact of familial love and the potential for organ donation to transform lives. Full Article

Ethiopia's main opposition party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), has condemned its recent ban on activities by the electoral agency, stating it threatens the 2022 peace deal that ended the Tigray conflict. The TPLF, which governs Tigray and has faced internal factional splits, called for African Union mediation after being deregistered for not holding a general assembly. The party warned that this ban undermines the legitimacy established by the Pretoria Agreement and could lead...

ReutersUS President Donald Trump granted refugee status to members of South Africa's Afrikaner community, claiming a genocide is occurring there. Nearly 60 Afrikaners have arrived in the US after being allowed to apply for asylum from within South Africa. Despite Trump's assertions, no South African political parties support the genocide claims, which stem from right-wing narratives about attacks on white farmers, while President Cyril Ramaphosa asserts that such claims are false and politically motivated. Full...