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The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala

Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.

Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash

Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".

Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy'

Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.

Africa: Senior Bureau Official Fitrell Highlights U.S. Commitment to Stronger Commercial Ties with Africa During Visit to Côte d'Ivoire

[U.S. Embassy Abidjan] Abidjan -- During a visit to Abidjan from May 12-14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations.

Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections

[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded by the European Union (via EDCTP3) and UK Research and Innovation, this collaborative effort brings

Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2025 - Towards an Ambitious New Deal Between Public Governance and Private Investment

[Africa CEO Forum] Abidjan -- Concluded on May 13 in Abidjan, the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 - co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the IFC - brought together over 2,800 economic and political leaders from 90 countries. This 12th edition marks a strategic turning point in consolidating an ambitious public-private partnership for the continent. This year's edition stood out through concrete commitments: four major deals were signed in the fields of AI, connectivity, energy, and real estate, illustrating a shared

Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob

[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.

Namibia: 16 Namibian Companies Keen to Revive National Airline

[Namibian] A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline.

Nigeria: The Joint Learning Network's Concerted Effort to Strengthen UHC

[Nigeria Health Watch] Providing access to healthcare is widely recognised as a fundamental human right, as outlined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being".

Sudan: Chinese Chargé d'Affaires Affirms Strengthening Cooperation With Sudan

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and Government Spokesperson Khalid Al-Aiser met in his office on Friday with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Sudan, Ambassador Zhang Xianghua. The meeting discussed overall bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to activate and strengthen them, particularly cooperation in the media sector.

Sudan: Minister of Information - 'We Trust China Will Continue to Support Sudan in Achieving Security and Stability'

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and government spokesman Khalid Al-Aiser said, in a post on his Facebook page, "We trust that China, as a friendly country, will continue its support for Sudan to achieve security and stability, and will not stand idly by in the face of attempts to undermine national security in Sudan, the region, and the world." He added, "China has always stood by Sudan and its people in international forums and has been keen to strengthen and support

Nigeria: Health Groups Confirm 58% Drop in Maternal Deaths in Two Nigerian States

[Premium Times] Project Aisha is being implemented by a consortium of four organisations: the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), Ingress Health Partners, mDoc Healthcare, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Nigeria: Family Accuses EFCC of Spreading Falsehood Against Suspected Member of 792 Internet Fraud Syndicate

[Premium Times] The family cited the circulation of Mr Friday's mugshot by the EFCC as part of the agency's efforts to prejudice his trial.

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

[Premium Times] A Nigerian official said that the new digital platform was designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship.

Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Fake EFCC Operatives, Others in Niger

[Vanguard] The police command in Niger says it has arrested three suspects, who posed as Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives, abducted and robbed students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, Lapai.

Zimbabwe: Harare Council Set to Evict Tenants Over Unpaid Rent and Leases

[263Chat] The City of Harare has announced a debt recovery operation targeting residents, businesses, and institutions occupying council-owned properties who have failed to meet their financial obligations.

Malawi: Chimwendo, Mutharika Trade Blows Over Political Violence Ahead of 2025 Polls

[Nyasa Times] The political temperature is rising as Malawi heads towards the September 16 General Election, with former president Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Richard Chimwendo Banda locked in a fiery war of words over a surge in political violence.

Guinea: Guinean Troops Trigger Panic in Renewed Sierra Leone Border Standoff

[RFI] A long-running border dispute between Sierra Leone and Guinea has flared again, after a military incident forced villagers to flee and reignited diplomatic tensions between the two West African neighbours.

'I don't want it to die' - The black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.

'I don't want it to die' - The black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport

South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.