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US Extends Visa Restrictions on Palestinian Officials as Mahmoud Abbas Faces Another UN General Assembly Ban

The United States has extended visa restrictions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization, preventing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York in person for a second consecutive year. The US State Department said the Palestinian leadership had again failed to meet commitments required under American law. Washington cited Palestinian efforts to pursue the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through international institutions, […]

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Nairobi Makes History as Kenya Wins 2029 World Athletics Championships in First African Edition

Nairobi has been chosen to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to stage the senior global athletics championships since the competition began in 1983. World Athletics announced the decision on September 15, selecting Nairobi ahead of bids from London and Rome. Munich was awarded the 2031 championships. The decision is a major milestone for Kenya and African athletics, particularly because the continent has long […]

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Entertainment

Nollywood Mourns Legendary Actor Olu Jacobs as Iconic Screen Star Dies at 84 After Decades in Entertainment

Nollywood has lost one of its most respected figures, veteran actor and film executive Olu Jacobs, who died on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his death in a statement shared on social media. The family described him as their husband, father, grandfather and uncle, referring to him as “The Lion of Lufodo”. They also asked bloggers and social media influencers to […]

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Foreign

Japan Unveils New AI Robots as Machines Take on Real World Jobs

Japan is taking another major step towards a future where robots do more than talk or process information, with new AI powered machines being trained to hammer nails, drill materials and carry out other physical tasks alongside humans. Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on September 16 to showcase robots designed to understand their surroundings and perform practical jobs in the real world. The demonstrations are part of a growing push […]

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US Escalates Tensions With South Africa as Trump Administration Imposes Visa Restrictions Over Afrikaner Policies

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain South African nationals accused by Washington of promoting race-based discrimination, inciting violence or supporting land seizures without compensation, marking another escalation in increasingly strained relations between the two countries. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the restrictions would apply to foreign nationals involved in policies or actions that Washington considers discriminatory toward Afrikaners and other minority groups. No specific […]

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Foreign

EU Opens Door to Canada as Associate Member as Trump Trade War Deepens

The European Union has opened the door to an unprecedented new relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen saying she wants the country to become the bloc’s first “associate member” as trade tensions with Donald Trump’s United States intensify. The proposal could mark a major shift in how the EU builds partnerships with countries outside Europe. Von der Leyen made the proposal during her State of […]

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Foreign

Trump Dismisses AI Safety Warnings as ‘Hoax’ as Pressure Builds for Tougher Rules

US President Donald Trump has rejected growing calls for tighter controls on artificial intelligence, dismissing warnings about the technology’s potential threat to humanity as a “hoax” and arguing that stronger regulation could leave America at a disadvantage to China. His comments come as technology leaders, AI researchers and lawmakers push for greater safeguards over increasingly powerful systems. Trump made his position clear during a surprise phone call to Nvidia chief […]

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Foreign

Dangote Opens Record Share Sale as Nigerians Get Chance to Own Stake in Refinery

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has opened what is being described as the continent’s biggest ever share sale, offering ordinary investors the chance to buy a stake in his giant Lagos oil refinery in a deal that could raise up to $2.1 billion. The landmark public offering puts one of Nigeria’s most significant industrial projects directly within reach of retail investors, with the minimum purchase set at just 10 shares. […]

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Gavin Newsom Puts Kamala Harris at the Centre of His 2028 Decision as Presidential Race Takes Shape

California Governor Gavin Newsom has said he would not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run, potentially removing one of the party’s biggest potential contenders from the race. Newsom made the comments in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, saying a direct contest with Harris would be damaging because they share many of the same Democratic supporters, donors and political networks. […]

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