Participation becomes presence For decades, Africa lived on the edges of footballing maps, faintly sketched, but it’s a paradigm that has shifted with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 10 confirmed qualifiers for the grandest show on earth. Now, 10 invitations for the world’s most watched ritual, 10 voices where once there was one, then […]
Read MoreDemocrats’ June 30 primary ballot is nearly set after statewide assembly in Pueblo Colorado’s 2026 Democratic primary ballot is nearly set after the party held its state assembly in Pueblo on Saturday. Attorney General Phil Weiser and state Sen. Julie Gonzales took the top spot on the ballot in their races by winning overwhelming majorities […]
Read MoreYemi Mobolade is running for a second term as Colorado Springs mayor. He made the announcement Monday, one year from next year’s municipal elections. Mobolade was first elected in 2023, defeating Wayne Williams in a run-off election. He is a business owner, a Nigerian immigrant and naturalized citizen, and the first elected black mayor in […]
Read MoreGhana accuses Trump administration of ‘normalizing the erasure’ of history. The US stood almost alone at the United Nations this week in voting against an African resolution condemning the trans-Atlantic slave trade and kickstarting the campaign for reparations, potentially fueling anti-American sentiment on the continent. The final vote on 25 March – International Day of […]
Read MoreJust recently, South African nationals were once again in the news for the wrong reasons. Bitten by the bugs of xenophobia, they reportedly turned against foreigners, including Nigerians, whose government fought hammer and tongs to liberate the territory from the obnoxious apartheid subjugation. Their grouses are that foreigners have cornered jobs and opportunities meant for […]
Read MoreThe administration sued the city and state over so-called “sanctuary city policies” in May 2025. According to a new federal court ruling, Denver and Colorado should not be forced to help President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts. Judge Gordon P. Gallagher ruled against the Trump administration in its May 2025 lawsuit against the city and […]
Read MoreDisruption to fertilizer exports from Iran and Gulf countries is causing a price spike that threatens Africa’s access to a valuable commodity. As war rages in the Middle East, and Iran blocks shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, global attention focused on the impact on oil and gas supplies. Brent oil prices briefly soared to […]
Read MoreA new city audit found that delayed hiring caused a lack of oversight at a Denver commission tasked with improving safety and reducing recidivism. The city said it began an audit of the Crime Prevention and Control Commission after council members raised concerns about the commission’s transparency and oversight. The commission funds four vendor-run programs […]
Read MoreDenver Mayor Mike Johnston’s ambitious effort to solve street homelessness cost $20 million more than previously reported, a result of poor planning and documentation, according to a report from the city auditor’s office — an allegation that the mayor’s office pushed back on strongly. “For a program in its third year and approaching $200 million […]
Read MoreMorocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board recently upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0 to Morocco. The decision overturns an […]
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