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Michael B. Jordan stands beside Lonnie Ali as they introduce actor Jaalen Best, the rising star selected to portray Muhammad Ali in the highly anticipated Prime Video series The Greatest.

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Michael B. Jordan Reveals New Muhammad Ali Star for Prime Video Series

Michael B. Jordan and Lonnie Ali Reveal Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali in Prime Video’s The Greatest Prime Video has officially found its Muhammad Ali. Rising actor Jaalen Best will step into the role of the legendary boxer in The…

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May 13, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks during a televised national address amid the revived Phala Phala farmgate scandal.

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Ramaphosa Refuses to Resign as Farmgate Scandal Rocks South Africa Again

South Africa’s political temperature rose sharply this week after Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected calls for his resignation over the revived Phala Phala farmgate scandal. The South African president said he would remain in office and challenge the findings of an…

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May 13, 2026

Empty hotel lobby in a major U.S. city ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid weaker-than-expected bookings.

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2026 FIFA World Cup Faces U.S. Booking Crisis as Hotels Call It a ‘Non-Event’

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, but America’s hotel industry is not celebrating yet. Instead of a tourism boom, many hotels across key host cities say reservations remain far below projections, creating fresh doubts over the…

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May 13, 2026

Michael Jackson Thriller album artwork marking its historic 500-week milestone on Billboard Top Album Sales chart.

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Michael Jackson’s Thriller Hits Historic 500-Week Billboard Milestone

Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to shake the global music industry in 2026 as Michael Jackson reaches another rare historic milestone. His iconic album Thriller has now spent 500 weeks on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, a record that confirms the…

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May 11, 2026

President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron during Kenya-France bilateral talks at State House Nairobi

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Kenya and France Sign 11 Deals as Ruto, Macron Deepen Strategic Partnership

Kenya and France have taken their long-standing diplomatic relationship to a new level after Presidents William Samoei Ruto and Emmanuel Macron oversaw the signing of 11 new agreements aimed at boosting trade, infrastructure and innovation. The high-level talks took place…

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May 11, 2026

Leaders gather at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi discussing trade, investment and Africa’s future role in the global economy.

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Africa Forward Summit Nairobi Signals New Era for Africa Growth, Trade and Global Power

Africa’s future can no longer be discussed from the sidelines. That was the clear signal as Nairobi hosted the Africa Forward Summit, a high-level gathering that placed the continent at the center of global conversations on trade, finance, climate action…

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May 11, 2026

Janet Jackson attends the GRAMMY Hall of Fame Gala after Rhythm Nation 1814 was inducted.

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Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 Inducted Into GRAMMY Hall of Fame

Janet Jackson has added another major milestone to her legendary career after her groundbreaking album Rhythm Nation 1814 was officially inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The unforgettable celebration took place at the GRAMMY Museum, where music royalty, industry…

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May 11, 2026

FIFA confirms Rema, Tyla, Katy Perry, Future, LISA and Anitta will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony across USA, Mexico and Canada, marking a historic global entertainment moment.

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Rema, Tyla, Katy Perry, Future, LISA and Anitta to Headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony

Afrobeats star Rema will take the global stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles. FIFA confirmed the lineup on Saturday. The announcement places him among some of the biggest names in global music. South African…

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May 10, 2026

The 2025 RED Index reveals only Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and Mauritius are structurally ready for large-scale industrialization in Africa, while Nigeria and others lag behind due to deep economic constraints.

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Africa Industrial Future: Only 4 Countries Set to Dominate Manufacturing Growth

The latest 2025 Real Economic Development (RED) Index has reshaped the conversation around Africa’s industrial future, revealing a sharp divide between ambition and readiness across the continent. The report, released by the Business Council for Africa on May 6, 2026,…

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May 10, 2026

Portrait-style image of Nathan Kirsh, South African billionaire businessman behind Kirsh Group, whose wealth surged following the Sysco–Jetro acquisition deal.

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Nathan Kirsh Becomes South Africa’s Richest Billionaire, Surpassing Johann Rupert

Nathan “Natie” Kirsh has risen to the top of South Africa’s billionaire rankings after his fortune climbed sharply to about $17.8 billion, overtaking luxury tycoon Johann Rupert. Forbes now places Kirsh ahead of Rupert, whose wealth stands at around $15.9…

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May 10, 2026