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South Africa’s Shoprite has agreed to acquire 100% of Vida e Caffè, Africa’s largest coffee chain, as the retailer broadens its business beyond supermarkets after posting R270.8 billion ($16.8 billion) in annual sales. It is also part of its strategy to expand beyond traditional grocery retail.The deal covers Vida’s South African and international operations, pending…
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. On July 4, 2026, the nation marks 250 years. The anniversary is called “America250.” Trump leads the celebration President Donald Trump declared July 4, 2026 a national anniversary. “I urge all Americans to honor the heritage and accomplishments of our Republic,” he said. On the…
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to China from May 13 to 15 for a state visit, Beijing confirmed on Monday, setting up the first face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping in more than six months. The visit, at Xi’s invitation, marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has been to China since 2017….
The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has asked the Federal Government and African Union to step in urgently to halt what it described as “persistent xenophobic attacks” on Nigerians and other Africans. The appeal follows new safety warnings from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg after anti-foreigner protests turned…
After 42 years at the helm, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya is moving to create a vice‑presidency for the first time, a shift pushed through parliament last week amid heated debate. Biya, 93 and the world’s oldest sitting leader, has governed since 1982 without a deputy. The constitutional amendment approved by the ruling CPDM supermajority and denounced…
US President Donald Trump is facing criticism for his handling of the conflict with Iran, with many questioning his lack of clear objectives and exit strategy. The war, which began on February 28, has led to soaring oil prices and violence spreading across the Middle East. Trump’s decision to join Israel’s side without consulting Congress…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that the war in the Middle East will have global repercussions, affecting everyone regardless of wealth, faith, or race. He suggests that more Western officials should push back against the conflict, citing growing voices, including European and US officials, who deem the war on Iran unjust. Araghchi’s statement comes…
Israel has announced the killing of Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmail Khatib, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing military campaign against senior figures of the Islamic Republic. The development, confirmed on Wednesday, comes a day after Israeli authorities reported the death of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in a separate strike, reinforcing what officials describe…
Florida has moved to rename a major international gateway after US President Donald Trump, following legislative approval of a bill redesignating Palm Beach International Airport in his honour. The Republican-controlled Florida legislature on Thursday passed the measure to rename the facility “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” according to official state records. The bill now…
Peru’s Congress has impeached interim president Jose Jeri, deepening the country’s long-running political turbulence and marking the removal of its seventh head of state in a decade. Lawmakers voted Tuesday to oust the 39-year-old leader over allegations of irregular government appointments and suspected graft linked to a Chinese businessman. Jeri, who assumed office in October…