GENERAL NEWS

A French Descendant Of Slave Traders Breaks Silence With Historic Apology
A French Descendant Of Slave Traders Breaks Silence With Historic Apology

An 86-year-old Frenchman whose ancestors transported thousands of enslaved Africans and operated Caribbean plantations has become what is believed to be the first person in France to formally apologise for his family’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade — and he is calling on others, including the French government, to do the same.

Former Fighters And Artisanal Miners Drive Congo Gold Venture Toward Commercial Debut
Former Fighters And Artisanal Miners Drive Congo Gold Venture Toward Commercial Debut
UK Authorities Seize Over 4,400 Counterfeit Football Shirts In Major Pre-World Cup Raid
UK Authorities Seize Over 4,400 Counterfeit Football Shirts In Major Pre-World Cup Raid
Tragic Mass Shooting In Louisiana Claims Lives Of Seven Children And Two Adults
Tragic Mass Shooting In Louisiana Claims Lives Of Seven Children And Two Adults

BUSINESS NEWS

Former Fighters And Artisanal Miners Drive Congo Gold Venture Toward Commercial Debut
Former Fighters And Artisanal Miners Drive Congo Gold Venture Toward Commercial Debut

A decade after being founded partly to give former combatants an alternative to armed conflict, a UK-based social enterprise is on the verge of its first commercial gold exports from one of the world’s most volatile mining regions. PeaceGold says it expects to begin shipping gold out of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s restive east by September, a milestone that would test whether ethical supply chains can take root in a region long dominated by smuggling and militia control.

Ghana And Zambia Strengthen Technological Ties During High-Level Visit
Ghana And Zambia Strengthen Technological Ties During High-Level Visit
Burkina Faso To Increase Stake In Kiaka Gold Mine
Burkina Faso To Increase Stake In Kiaka Gold Mine
Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Investors Of Economic Recovery
Ghana’s Finance Minister Assures Investors Of Economic Recovery

SPORTS

UK Authorities Seize Over 4,400 Counterfeit Football Shirts In Major Pre-World Cup Raid
UK Authorities Seize Over 4,400 Counterfeit Football Shirts In Major Pre-World Cup Raid

In a significant crackdown ahead of the upcoming World Cup, UK authorities have confiscated more than 4,400 counterfeit football jerseys during what is being described as the largest operation of its kind. The raid took place early Saturday morning at one of the Midlands’ largest outdoor markets, according to reports from The Athletic.

Ghanaian Fans In U.S Heading To 2026 World Cup Faces High Travel Cost
Ghanaian Fans In U.S Heading To 2026 World Cup Faces High Travel Cost
MLB Pays Tribute To Jackie Robinson, Honoring The Man Who Redefined The Game And Opened Doors
MLB Pays Tribute To Jackie Robinson, Honoring The Man Who Redefined The Game And Opened Doors
Iran Will Play At World Cup, FIFA Chief Vows, As War Casts Shadow Over Tournament
Iran Will Play At World Cup, FIFA Chief Vows, As War Casts Shadow Over Tournament