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Bharti Airtel raises stake in Airtel Africa to 79 per cent in transaction worth Rs 28,000 cr

Bharti Airtel has significantly boosted its stake in Airtel Africa to approximately 79 percent through a Rs 28,200 crore share-swap deal. This strategic move, involving a cashless exchange with promoter group entity ICIL, enhances Bharti Airtel's economic interest in the high-growth African subsidiary. The company anticipates Airtel Africa becoming a…

The Economic Times

Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

The National (Scotland)

World Cup play-offs set for dramatic climax as teams battle for final six spots

The final six World Cup spots will be decided in this week’s play-offs

The Independent UK

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How to Watch the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup

Everything you need to know about the tournament, including the clubs competing, the match schedule and more.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Club World Cup Schedule: Dates, Fixtures and Key Information

Stay updated with the full FIFA Club World Cup 2025 schedule, including key dates, fixtures, venues, and tournament format. Everything you need to know in one place.

Sports Illustrated

Complete Indy 500 schedule: How to watch, start times, entry list

The Month of May means one thing for race fans -- The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. 34 drivers will be competing for 33 spots on the 2025 Indianapolis 500 grid with a lot of practice leading up to qualifying and race day. There are eight former Indy 500 winners and…

Motorsport

Algeria’s Guedioura hits back at Jamie Carragher’s AFCON remarks with 2019 triumph video

Ex-Algerian international Adlène Guedioura has responded to Jamie Carragher's recent comments about the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by sharing a video of Algeria’s 2019 Cup victory.

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NYT Connections today hints and answers — Friday, December 27 (#565)

Get today's NYT Connections clues and answers for today's puzzle #565 on December 27.

Tom’s Guide

The paradise Indian Ocean island that’s making a name for itself as a golfing destination

With Mauritius emerging as a golf break hotspot, sports editor Jack Rathborn discovers just what makes this island so enticing – both on the course and off

The Independent UK

David Cameron brands South African ICJ case as 'wrong' and 'unhelpful'

DAVID Cameron has said it is “nonsense” to suggest Israel has the intent to commit genocide.

The National (Scotland)

UN court opens hearings for South Africa's allegations that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

South Africa has asked judges to impose preliminary orders for Israel to halt its campaign

Evening Standard

Kentucky sets tone early, beats Africa to go perfect in GLOBL JAM pool play

No matter what happened in Kentucky’s pool-play finale at the GLOBL JAM on Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats knew they had already qualified for the event’s gold medal game set for the following night.

Tribune News Service

Romania recalls ambassador who allegedly compared monkey to African diplomats

UN’s Africa group ‘not prepared to participate’ with Dragos Viorel Tigau after alleged comment in Kenya

The Guardian - UK

XPO Logistics To Support These Triathlon Events - Read More For Details

XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) and IRONMAN Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) have extended their current partnership through the 2024 season. The financial terms were not disclosed. IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business. IRONMAN Group is an operator of mass participation sports. Teams of XPO drivers will set up…

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France 24

Burundi says at least 10 peacekeepers killed in Somalia

In tonight's edition: The African Union pays its respects to Burundi for the loss of 10 peacekeepers killed in an extremist attack in Somalia. The raid is the deadliest to have targeted AU forces there since 2015. One of Kenya's hottest artists has turned his beats to drumming up ballots.…

France 24

World Press Freedom Day: RSF reveals mixed rankings in Africa

In tonight's edition: Human Rights Watch accuses Russian private security forces invited into Central African Republic of killing civilians. We speak to the daughter of Rwandan opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina. The “Hotel Rwanda” hero's family has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Kigali over alleged kidnapping and torture. And our…

The Independent UK

A hit man's last job? Killer tells judge he's a changed man

A 73-year-old hit man who recently pleaded guilty to the contract killing of a political consultant in New Jersey says he’s finally through living a life of crime

France 24

Global action needed on East Africa hunger crisis, Oxfam says

In tonight's edition: Widespread hunger across East Africa could become "a catastrophe" without funds to the region's most vulnerable communities, aid agency Oxfam warns. Droughts in the region are also affecting Africa's water security. As the World Water Forum continues in Dakar, researchers say a holistic approach is needed for…

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France 24

War in Ukraine: South Africa warns of fallout from inflation

In tonight's edition: As commodity prices spike because of the war in Ukraine, South Africa's finance minister warns that the country might face fallout from inflation of food and oil prices, but that the conflict could also lead to a boost in the country's export revenue. Plus, there are warnings…

France 24

Exiled writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija sues Uganda

In tonight's edition: We speak to award-winning exiled Ugandan writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija. The author has filed a case against Uganda at the East African Court of Justice. He says he was tortured over tweets in which he called the president's son obese and a curmudgeon. But first: nationals from Tunisia…

Reuters

Factbox: Pushed into the shadows, Islamic State still has global reach

(This February 4 story deletes incorrect description of Boko Haram as an affiliate of Al Qaeda in paragraph 14; corrects number of Islamic State affiliates in West and Central Africa in paragraph 15; relationship between Islamic State West Africa Province and Islamic State in the Greater Sahara in paragraph 17;…

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