Author: WAJ Reporter

Google has invested $37 million in artificial intelligence across Africa. At the center of this investment is a $25 million contribution to the AI Collaborative Food Security Initiative. This program will strengthen Africa’s agricultural expertise and support the transformation of farming technologies across the continent. In this way, Africa will be able to develop its own AI tools instead of relying on external solutions. With this support, African farmers will gain access to hunger forecasting systems, enhanced crop resilience technologies, and sophisticated tools to counter climate-related threats. They will be able to predict and prevent food crises while optimizing crop…

Ademola Lookman, who won the African Player of the Year award this year, has faced harsh criticism from Atalanta’s head coach Ivan Juric. Due to this tension, the star player is expected to miss Atalanta’s Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. The conflict between Lookman and Atalanta began when former coach Gian Piero Gasperini criticized him for taking a penalty. Later, during the summer transfer window, Atalanta reportedly made it difficult for Lookman to leave the club. As a result, Lookman refused to participate in training for an extended period. Atalanta head coach Ivan Juric openly criticized Lookman’s…

Ghana has launched the National Privacy Awareness Campaign to integrate its citizens into an increasingly digital world. The campaign was introduced by the Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, during a ceremony at the Data Protection Commission headquarters in East Legon. The Minister emphasized the importance of privacy and data protection and highlighted the significance of citizen participation in the digital space. A STEP TOWARDS BECOMING AN AI HUB This campaign aligns with Ghana’s goal of becoming the AI hub of Africa. Responsible handling of data is considered crucial for establishing public trust and…

In the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, CAF Champions League winners Pyramids FC defeated New Zealand’s Auckland City 3-0. The first goal came from Walid El Karti, who finished off a cross from Brazilian winger Ewerton. In the 74th minute, Marwan Hamdy doubled the lead with a header from Mohamed Hamdy’s cross. Late in the match, Mostafa Ziko stepped up and scored the decisive goal to seal the result. The Egyptian side will face Saudi Arabia’s strong representatives Al Ahli in the next round. If they win that clash, they will move on to the following stage, and a victory there would…

One of South Africa’s biggest clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns, is looking to build a squad capable of winning the CAF Champions League. Their transfer window has been relatively quiet so far, but they are eager to break that silence. To do so, the club has submitted an offer of around R30 million for Brazilian midfielder Matheusinho. The player is currently on loan at Club do Recife in his home country, where he has been putting in highly impressive performances. However, Sundowns face a major obstacle. Both his parent club Santa Clara and Club do Recife, who hold a purchase option, are…

Cameroonian-French interim WBC middleweight champion Christian Mbilli retained his belt after a draw in his title fight against Léster Martínez. The bout, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, saw both fighters deliver impressive performances and receive strong support from the crowd. Mbilli was the one applying pressure, but Martínez did not shy away from it and showed no fear in going toe-to-toe with him. After 10 rounds, judge Chris Migliore scored the fight 96-94 in favor of Mbilli, while Patricia Morse Jarman had it 97-93 for Martínez. Glenn Feldman’s 95-95 card resulted in a draw. The scores drew…

Mohammed Salah is reportedly set to receive a record offer from Saudi Arabia. Salah, who has become a living legend in a Liverpool shirt, has won two league titles with the team. During this period, he has consistently ranked among the top five active players in the world, and last season, at the age of 33, he contributed 47 goals. Following these achievements, the Egyptian forward could receive a major offer in the final stages of his career. Salah has also made a significant impact on the football world as a Muslim player, which has made him a well-loved and…

Africa’s first battery gigafactory will be built, with China preparing to invest $5.6 billion in Morocco. This move is seen as a significant step in strengthening ties between China and Morocco. The project will be led by the Chinese company Gotion High-Tech, with production expected to begin in late 2026. In its first phase, the facility is planned to have a capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours (GWh), which will already be enough to power thousands of electric vehicles. However, once completed, the factory is expected to reach a capacity of 100 GWh. The project is also expected to create around 17,000…

Yoane Wissa, a player for the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, will miss more than a month of action due to an injury. As a result, he will be unavailable for his national team during the World Cup qualifying matches. The Democratic Republic of Congo still had a chance to claim the top spot in their group. If they managed to secure 6 points from their matches against Togo and Sudan, their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup would have increased significantly. However, Wissa’s absence could greatly complicate matters. Congo currently sit just two points behind group leaders…

Orlando Pirates won the MTN 8 tournament, which features the top eight teams from the previous South African league season. In the final against Stellenbosch, the match ended 0-0 in regular time. However, midfielder Tshepang Moremi, who entered the game in the 74th minute, scored twice in extra time and provided one assist to Tshegofatso Mabasa, sealing a 3-0 victory. With this result, Orlando Pirates lifted the cup for the fourth consecutive time. Overall, they have now claimed the trophy 14 times in their history. In the history of South African football, only Kaizer Chiefs have won it more, with…

At the women’s marathon held at Tokyo’s National Stadium, Peres Jepchirchir claimed the gold medal. In the final moments of the race, the Kenyan athlete produced a brilliant sprint to overtake Tigst Assefa. Jepchirchir finished the race in 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 43 seconds. Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa crossed the line just two seconds behind her. The bronze medal went to Julia Paternain of Uruguay, who clocked 2:27:23. This result marked Uruguay’s first-ever medal in the history of the World Championships. After her victory, Jepchirchir said: “I am so happy with what I have achieved in Tokyo. The weather…

Nissan, which has previously introduced its e-Power hybrid vehicles in countries such as Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt, is now preparing to bring this technology to the South African market. With this move, Nissan Motor aims to serve as a bridge in the country’s transition from petrol-powered cars to electric vehicles. The company anticipates that e-Power vehicles could become a preferred choice among South African consumers. Despite undergoing a global restructuring process, Nissan places significant importance on the South African market. In July 2025, although sales in Japan fell by 19%, global sales rose by more than 4%, reaching a total…

Nigerian national team legend Augustine “Jay-Jay” Okocha has responded to rumors suggesting that he might run for the presidency of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Nigerian legend stated that these rumors are not true and that he has not spoken to anyone about this matter before. “For my players and my people, I want to say this: I have not spoken to anyone or made any statements regarding Nigerian football or any interest in becoming NFF president.” “I am currently attending the SPORTSBIZAFRICA event in Kigali, so I ask those spreading false information to stop,” he added. “I thank…

Nxtra by Airtel has started the construction of a 44-megawatt data center in Tatu City, located on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. This new data center will be the second of five hyperscale data centers that Airtel Africa plans to develop across the continent. One of the largest data centers in East Africa, the facility will feature GPU-enabled racks, next-generation servers, 99.999% uptime, multiple fiber routes, and advanced security systems. Similar construction projects have recently taken place in various parts of Africa. Last month, Teraco completed the expansion of its JB4 Bredell Campus data center, located in Ekurhuleni, east of…

Kenyan young right-back Baron Ochieng has transferred to Zamalek. The 19-year-old signed a four-year deal, and the Egyptian club did not pay any transfer fee for the player. Ochieng, who captained Kenya U20 at the Africa U20 Cup of Nations, is considered a promising talent. Last season, Zamalek reached the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup and finished 3rd in the Egyptian Premier League. This year, the club has added 11 new players to their squad. They have also had a strong start to the season and are currently in 2nd place in the league, just 1 point behind the…

Eighteen-year-old Lamine Yamal, considered one of the world’s greatest talents and an indispensable part of the Spanish national team, actually has Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean roots. His father is Moroccan and his mother is Guinean. For this reason, Yamal has continued to wear boots featuring the flags of Morocco and Guinea, even while playing for Spain. Speaking on the program Resonancia de Corazon, Yamal explained how his family came to Mataro, Spain: “The first one to arrive was my grandmother. She managed to sneak onto a bus from Morocco and made it to Mataro. My father couldn’t come at the…