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The Secret Egyptian Air Base Powering Sudan’s Drone War
The covert base offers new evidence of how the Sudanese conflict is morphing into a theater for high-tech warfare, driven by foreign interests. The covert
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Farrell: France were playing a different game
Ireland coach Andy Farrell admits his side were second best from the outset against France in Paris. Ireland’s Six Nations title bid suffered an early

Dupont, Jalibert click to give France extra spark
Antoine Dupont’s return and Matthieu Jalibert’s control proved a potent mix as France laid down an early marker in the Six Nations. In the build-up

England suffer late injury blow
England head into their Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday with a forced late change. Wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was ruled out on

Seething Siya slams ads during scrums
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says ITV’s use of in-play adverts during scrum resets in the Six Nations “is disrespecting the game”. The UK broadcaster introduced

Boland speedster in line for Blitzboks debut
Another potential Springbok Sevens star is set to make his debut in Perth this weekend. Dual-contracted Boland Cavaliers wing Renaldo Young has been drafted into

Wales coach injured in freak accident
Wales have been left scrambling on the eve of their Six Nations opener against England at Twickenham. Scrum coach Duncan Jones suffered a freak double

Farrell: France were playing a different game
Ireland coach Andy Farrell admits his side were second best from the outset against France in Paris. Ireland’s Six Nations title bid suffered an early
Music

Roiii Returns With Revamped Freestyle Fridays Series
The post Roiii Returns With Revamped Freestyle Fridays Series appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Roiii Returns With Revamped Freestyle Fridays Series. South African hip-hop artist Roiii has officially announced the return of his beloved series Freestyle Fridays, igniting huge excitement among fans and marking a fresh chapter for

MashBeatz Hints At Sonic Curveball As He Chases International Placements
The post MashBeatz Hints At Sonic Curveball As He Chases International Placements appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. MashBeatz Hints At Sonic Curveball As He Chases International Placements. South African producer and artist MashBeatz is preparing to switch gears in 2026, with signs pointing to a musical shift that

“Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh” Carries YoungstaCPT’s Tribute To Bravo Le Roux
The post “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh” Carries YoungstaCPT’s Tribute To Bravo Le Roux appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Dear Rikhado, Love Riyadh” Carries YoungstaCPT’s Tribute To Bravo Le Roux. The South African hip-hop scene is once again in a period of deep reflection and mourning, as Cape Town

Blxckie Releases New Single “Alupheli” Featuring Young Stunna
The post Blxckie Releases New Single “Alupheli” Featuring Young Stunna appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Blxckie Releases New Single “Alupheli” Featuring Young Stunna. South African hip-hop star Blxckie is back with a fresh vibe, releasing his new single “alupheli” in collaboration with amapiano powerhouse Young Stunna. The track

Chad Da Don Marks Four Years Of Being Free From Cocaine Addiction
The post Chad Da Don Marks Four Years Of Being Free From Cocaine Addiction appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Chad Da Don Marks Four Years Of Being Free From Cocaine Addiction. South African rapper Chad Da Don reached a significant personal milestone by celebrating four years free from

“Back then you had to be good,” Flvme On How Social Media Changed The Music Industry
The post “Back then you had to be good,” Flvme On How Social Media Changed The Music Industry appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “Back then you had to be good,” Flvme On How Social Media Changed The Music Industry. South African trap heavyweight FLVME just dropped a line
Business

Pep Guardiola breaks silence on his contract situation at Man City
Pep Guardiola has once again spoken about his future at Manchester City amid speculations that he could leave the Etihad this summer. The Spaniard confirmed

Morocco’s head coach set to resign ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The head coach of Morocco, Walid Regragui has been reported by some media outlets as wanting to resign from his role as the national team

What Business Permits and Licenses do I Need in South Africa?
Aiming to be a complaint business is the right thing to do. But as an entrepreneur who is either a first-time business owner or entering
Education

Life Savers: High School Girls Bring STEM Solutions to Marsabit’s Water Crisis
Life Savers: High School Girls Bring STEM Solutions to Marsabit’s Water Crisis In the arid landscape of Marsabit, Kenya, where prolonged droughts have long challenged communities’ access to clean water, a group of high school girls from Moi Girls Marsabit are developing innovative solutions that could transform their region’s future.

World Education Day: How Education Is the Foundation for Change
World Education Day: How Education Is the Foundation for Change Education is often described as the key to opportunity, but in the communities Asante Africa Foundation serves across East Africa, education is more than access to classrooms or textbooks. It is the foundation upon which young people build livelihoods, protect

The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education
The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education Every January 24, the world marks International Day of Education. This year’s theme, “The power of youth in co-creating education,” recognizes what we at Asante Africa Foundation have known from the start: young people are the architects of their own futures. A Right,

Youth Voices for Human Rights: Empowerment Through Advocacy and Education
Youth Voices for Human Rights: Empowerment Through Advocacy and Education December 1st, marks the celebration of International Human Rights Day—an important global reminder of the rights, freedoms, and dignity entitled to every person. As an organization dedicated to improving educational opportunities and life outcomes for young people across East Africa,

Impacting Students and Creating Leaders through Mentorship
Impacting Students and Creating Leaders through Mentorship Every great leader carries the imprint of someone who believed in them early on. A teacher who listened. A guide who challenged them. A mentor who saw potential long before it was visible. On International Mentoring Day, also known globally as the International

What We’ve Learned: Key Takeaways from a Year of Youth Empowerment
What We’ve Learned: Key Takeaways from a Year of Youth Empowerment As the year comes to a close, one thing is clear: youth empowerment is not a theory, it is a practice. Across East Africa, young people have shown us what becomes possible when opportunity meets preparation, when education is
Entertainment

BN Book Excerpt: In Our Own Ways by Yejide Kilanko
Senami watched as Fadaka changed into an old adire gown, cleaned off her make-up, and removed her jewellery. All Aunty Kike’s instructions. Apparently, the plainer your dressing, the more spiritually connected you become. “If you go in this angry state, you’ll sabotage the prayers,” Senami said in a soft tone.

Super Bowl LX 2026: Kickoff Time, Halftime Show & Streaming Guide
Photo Credit: Seahawks/Instagram Ready for the biggest night in American sports? Super Bowl LX is landing at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California this Sunday, 8 February 2026, and it promises everything fans live for — jaw-dropping touchdowns, game-changing plays, and a halftime show you won’t forget. American football isn’t

Funke Akindele, Others Join Chude Jideonwo for the “How Depression Saved My Life” Launch
Chude Jideonwo, founder of the viral talk show #WithChude and Chair of the Fourthmainland Creator Fund, on January 29, 2026, hosted the official Lagos launch of his memoir, ‘How Depression Saved My Life’, at Alliance Française, Ikoyi. The event marked the first stop of an eight-city global tour and brought

Super Bowl LX: Meet Uchenna Nwosu, Jaxon Smith-Njigba & More Nigerian-Heritage Players on the Big Stage
The countdown is officially on for Super Bowl LX, kicking off on Sunday, 8 February, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. While the world will be watching for the touchdowns, the halftime show and all the pageantry that comes with football’s biggest night, our attention is firmly on the

Smart Emmanuel: How We Sometimes Misjudge People We Care About
One of the first things I noticed while living in Texas was the weather. In Lagos, I never paid attention to the weather forecast. It was either hot or cold, or in between. But in Texas, I had to befriend the weather app on my phone, not just because the

Grammys 2026: All the Details on Chioma Adeleke’s Striking Nguyen Cong Tri Look
Photo Credit: Chioma Adeleke/Instagram Chioma was a beauty to behold in black at the 2026 Grammys, an evening that gave us plenty of looks — and awards, of course — to talk about. Walking alongside Davido, she kept things striking yet considered, choosing a look that drew you in the
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