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Latvia vs England Prediction: Tuchel’s Clean-Sheet Kings Out to Seal World Cup Qualification
England have the chance to seal qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Find out how likely they are to do it with our Latvia vs England prediction and preview. Latvia vs England: The Key Stats The Opta supercomputer rates England as...

A Salute to Our African Nations
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives....
Why Starmer is failing to ‘smash the gangs’
Sir Keir Starmer has made repeated promises to the British public that he will “smash the gangs”. The Prime Minister pledged to go after the smugglers that illicitly move thousands of people around the world, charging vast sums for passages that...

Senegal lashes out at Moody's credit downgrade
The Mosque of Divinity is pictured along the corniche in Dakar on November 27, 2024. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP) Dakar: Senegal on Saturday criticised Moody's downgrade of its credit rating as "subjective and biased", as it strives to secure new...
‘Senegal will do better,’ investors suggest as they look to make Dakar Africa’s top city
This coastal country, west of the Prime Meridian, has now become one of the continent’s budding investment hubs, fueled by numerous components within its human and natural resources. This fact was highlighted at the economic investment forum, Fii...

How ongoing tax reforms are paving Africa’s road to fiscal independence
Nairobi. A fiscal revolution is unfolding across the continent, noticeably in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria, Senegal and Morocco as domestic resource mobilisation gains momentum. Tax reforms and digital systems are reshaping how some...

Akon, Tomeka Thiam Divorce: What Really Happened To $6B 'Wakanda' Dream That Never Came True?
The spectacular $6 billion (£4.47 billion) 'Wakanda' vision was meant to transform Akon City into a futuristic hub, yet it seems this ambitious dream has stalled. Now, as details emerge of Akon's divorce from his long-time partner, Tomeka Thiam,...

Senegal clears prosecution of gangster Ravi Pujari in nine more cases
MUMBAI: In a significant breakthrough for Mumbai Police, the government of Senegal has granted permission to prosecute dreaded gangster Raviprakash Sulya Pujari, better known in Mumbai’s underworld as Ravi Pujari, in nine additional cases,...

Rosendale International Pickle Festival back at Ulster County Fairgrounds on Oct. 19
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — The Rosendale International Pickle Festival is set to return for its 28th year on Sunday, Oct. 19, and promises a full day of pickle-themed fun. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ulster County Fairgrounds, 249...

Senegal beats South Sudan 5-0 in World Cup qualifier
Senegal’s national team delivered a commanding performance at the Juba International Stadium on Friday, defeating South Sudan’s Bright Stars 5-0 in a Group B match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga, the 2021 Africa Cup...

Tottenham's strongest line up vs Aston Villa after international break problems
Spurs return to Premier League action after the international break with the visit of Unai Emery's Aston Villa to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Villa finally got going before the break with a run of four straight victories, two coming in the...

Redefining the Blue Helmets: Delhi Hosts Global Military Chiefs to Shape the Future of Peacekeeping
Official Logo of UNTCC'25 Launched in New Delhi Photo : Times Now India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (UN TCC) Conclave 2025 from October 14 to 16 in the national capital, bringing together senior military leaders from...

Senegal secures $23.5B in investment pledges at second ‘invest in Senegal’ forum
“These results confirm the credibility of our institutions and the strength of our economic vision,” Sonko declared, emphasising that Senegal is now positioning itself as a leading destination for strategic investment in West Africa. According to...

Gov. Lee says task force arrest are of violent criminals, gang members; data show that’s not true
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday that the “Memphis Safe Task Force” is focused on violent crime, and that the coalition of 31 agencies has already arrested “850 violent criminals and known gang members.” But a look at the task force’s...

CMAS to unlock billions in climate finance for the continent
Africa’s vast natural resources hold enormous potential to drive climate action and sustainable growth, but turning that potential into investment requires collaboration, integrity and readiness. Join our WhatsApp channel for more news updates...

Senegal : Truth Exercise on Hidden Debt and Falsified Accounts Pays Off — $23.5 Billion on the Table
According to the outcomes of the second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, the numbers have exceeded all expectations. The storm surrounding the hidden debt and the falsification of public accounts under former president Macky Sall’s regime...

Accountability Without Transparency: The Illusion of Oversight in African Governance
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. But without visibility, there is no demand.” The Paradox of Visible Power and Hidden Process In governance conversations across the African continent, accountability is a word that travels easily. It...

Gerontocracy and Underdevelopment in Cameroon: Does It Not Ridicule Unconstitutional Change of Government?
Bola A. Akinterinwa Africa’s future does not have the potential to be bright if African scholars do not wake up on a more serious note to address obstacles militating against a greater Africa. It was in 1972 that Walter Rodney gave an exegesis of...

England star felt full Roy Keane rage and was brutally put in his place during international break
Roy Keane previously tore Jordan Pickford apart for his performance in a defeat to Greece last year(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images) Roy Keane didn't mince his words when criticising England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford 12 months ago,...

Final planning conference for Grand African NEMO 2025 concludes in Accra
Naval leaders, coastguards, and maritime authorities from across the Gulf of Guinea have concluded the final planning conference for Grand African NEMO (GANO) 2025. Held at the Lancaster Hotel in Accra, the three-day conference brought together...