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‘Nearly five million young South Africans will disappear economically in 2026’

South African (SA) youth skills organisation, Afrika Tikkun has warned that nearly five million young people are at risks of becoming economically invisible

US deports nine people to Cameroon despite court protections: Report 

The administration of United States (US) President, Donald Trump has secretly deported nine people to Cameroon, despite many of them having US court protections against such action and none of them hailing  from that African nation, the New York Times reported on Saturday

Italian Prime Minister calls for deeper Africa-Europe co-operation

Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni has voiced strong support for a deeper Africa-Europe co-operation, telling leaders at the 39th African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia that the futures of Italy, Europe and Africa are closely linked

New Zealand’s Ferguson granted parental leave to miss Canada game

New Zealand fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson will miss his side’s next Twenty20 World Cup group game against Canada as he was granted paternal leave of absence, New Zealand Cricket announced on Sunday

Khaka stars as Proteas Women seal T20 series victory over Pakistan

Ayabonga Khaka delivered a match‑winning performance in Benoni as the Proteas Women secured both the second T20 International and the series against Pakistan.

Italian PM offers climate‑shock debt suspension for African states

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that Italy and its African partners had focused their latest talks on the continent’s debt burden, with Rome offering countries a chance to suspend repayments when hit by extreme climate events.