Author: WAJ Reporter

Leicester City may have found their new Mahrez. The Algerian winger, who played a starring role in the club’s unforgettable Premier League title triumph, was sold to Manchester City after his historic spell with the Foxes. Seven years on from his departure, Leicester appear closer than ever to replacing him with a fresh talent. Several players, including Rachid Ghezzal, were tried as potential replacements, but none succeeded in living up to Mahrez’s legacy. However, 21-year-old Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku looks like the first to truly come close to filling the void. This season, Fatawu has already registered 2 goals…

Ethiopia and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their partnership in the digital and emerging technology sectors. The high-level bilateral dialogue held in Addis Ababa was attended by Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, Belete Molla Getahun, and China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Li Lecheng. The two countries emphasized the importance of future-focused solutions for sustainable development. Minister Belete Molla stated that the partnership between Ethiopia and China goes beyond traditional diplomacy, describing it as a relationship built on shared vision, political trust, and mutual development goals. At the center of this collaboration is…

The second-leg matches of the first preliminary round of Africa’s premier club competition, the CAF Champions League, are currently underway. Following the games scheduled for today, tomorrow, and Sunday, the teams advancing to the second preliminary round will be determined. Things are going well for some of the tournament’s favorites. Tunisian sides Espérance and Monastir secured emphatic away victories, nearly guaranteeing their spots in the next round. Espérance defeated Niger’s AS FAN 4-0, while Monastir overcame Sierra Leone’s East End Lions 4-0 in Freetown. Nigeria’s Remo Stars also produced a convincing 4-0 win over Comoros’ Zilimadjou. Tanzania’s Young Africans defeated…

The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) suspended a pending export control measure on chips to South Africa after the Pretoria government agreed to hold talks over a year-long dispute concerning Taiwan’s office in the country. Tensions between the two countries had escalated when Taiwan announced that, starting from late November, it would implement new export controls requiring prior approval for 47 products — including ICs and chips — destined for South Africa. Taiwan planned the move as a countermeasure in response to the repeated renaming and downgrading of its representative offices in South Africa. Believing that the step was…

Ethiopian athlete Shewarge Alene has passed away. The runner, who was only 30 years old, was confirmed dead by the organisers of the Stockholm Marathon. Throughout her career, she competed in 27 marathons and secured 12 victories, with her most recent win coming in Stockholm. A statement on the marathon’s official Instagram account read: “We are deeply saddened to receive the news of the passing of Shewarge Alene, winner of the 2025 adidas Stockholm Marathon.” “Shewarge Alene fell ill during a training session and was taken to hospital, but sadly, her life could not be saved. Our thoughts are with…

Kaizer Chiefs, who had made a flying start to the South African League, are now on the brink of a shock elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. Considered one of the early favorites for the tournament, the South African side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Angolan club Kabuscorp. The second leg of the preliminary tie will be played on Saturday, but Chiefs are expected to secure at least a two-goal margin of victory to progress. Things have not been going well for Kaizer Chiefs in recent days. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi is preparing to leave the club and has requested…

Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu participated in the YouTube program GOAT Talk. In this show, where celebrities are asked about the greatest and worst of all time, Ogulu was asked to name the best football players. Damini Ogulu did not include Messi or Ronaldo among the greatest players in history. According to him, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, Ronaldinho, and Victor Osimhen are the greatest players of all time. By making these choices, Ogulu also showcased his connection to his home country. Ogulu is a person with a strong interest in football. The singer, also known as Burna Boy, recently established the…

Airtel Africa plans to establish technology hubs in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). As part of this initiative, the company has launched a continent-wide foundation, which aims to improve the lives of 10 million people if the project reaches its goals. The Airtel Africa Foundation (AAF), established under this initiative, is a philanthropic effort focused on financial inclusion, education, environmental protection, and digital access. The foundation will set up community technology hubs in Nigeria and the DRC. These hubs aim to develop digital talent and support innovation in areas such as financial technology, software engineering, and entrepreneurship.…

PayPal has pledged a $100 million investment to promote innovation, support entrepreneurs, and expand access to the digital economy in the Middle East and Africa. Online commerce is increasingly being adopted worldwide. Africa, in particular, is a rapidly growing market in this regard. As a result, global players like PayPal are competing to capture the market by investing in startups, infrastructure, and cross-border payment solutions. The fund will help local businesses scale and bring millions of new consumers online. This move comes following PayPal’s opening of its regional hub in Dubai in April 2025. With this investment, the company has…

Libya’s Al Ahly, the reigning Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion, secured third place at the 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup (ICC). They became the first BAL champion in history to claim a bronze medal at the tournament. In the third-place playoff, Al Ahly faced Brazil’s Flamengo and triumphed 91-82 to secure the podium finish. Senegalese star Jean Jacques Boissy, who was named the BAL Most Valuable Player (MVP), stood out with 19 points, while Ivan Almeida added another 21 points to lead the team to victory. With the Basketball Africa League only in its fifth edition, it is remarkable that a…

The CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSME), Basel Rahmy, met with South Korean Ambassador Kim Jong Hyun to discuss cooperation opportunities in financing, entrepreneurship, training, and technology transfer. This initiative is linked to Egypt’s Vision 2030 sustainable development goals. Through this step, MSME aims to strengthen its cooperation with South Korea. The agency seeks to create resources that will support entrepreneurship and empower small businesses across the country. The meeting was attended by senior officials from both the agency and the South Korean Embassy. Topics such as innovation and vocational training were discussed. During the…

Botswana Declares Public Holiday After First Ever Gold at World Athletics Championships Botswana has declared a public holiday following its first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. Speaking in New York while attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly, President Duma Gideon Boko announced that September 29 would be a public holiday. This allows the celebration to coincide with the country’s Independence Day on September 30. Botswana achieved this milestone by winning the gold medal in the 4×400 meters relay in Tokyo. The United States, a ten-time world champion, finished second, while South Africa took third place. The Botswana…

Morocco- and France-based urban mobility startup Enakl has raised $1.4 million to provide smart, safe, and sustainable public transportation solutions for daily commutes across Africa. The company aims to reduce both traffic congestion and carbon emissions through its innovative transport system. Enakl’s main focus is home-to-work commuting, ensuring that its services remain both affordable and accessible. During its pilot phase, the company has successfully handled over 15,000 bookings per month, achieving nearly 20% monthly growth. However, this success is not enough for Enakl. The company plans to expand into other African cities, aiming to spread safe, affordable, and eco-friendly transportation…

Rwanda has made history as the first African nation to host the UCI Cycling World Championships. This move is expected to be a turning point for the continent’s sporting development. UCI President David Lappartient echoed this expectation in his remarks: “Africa is the most represented continent here, with 36 countries participating – more than Europe,” Lappartient said. “Africa is truly awakening to cycling.” “Cycling is historically rooted in Europe, but we must expand it to all five continents,” he added. “I believe Rwanda can host a World Tour event, and perhaps even elevate the Tour du Rwanda to that level.”…

Zinedine Zidane, a legend and an icon for the French national team who even led his country at World Cups, has seen his son Luca Zidane choose to represent the Algerian national team. The young goalkeeper currently plays for Spanish second-division side Granada. In the past, he represented France at youth level, featuring for the U16, U17, U18, U19 and U20 national teams. At 27, this decision now opens the door for Luca to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Zinedine Zidane has four sons, all of whom have had the chance to play in European football. The eldest,…

South Africa will face Argentina on Saturday at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Having defeated New Zealand 43-10 just two weeks ago, the Springboks are expected to make very few changes to their squad. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made only two alterations to the starting lineup. Experienced players Eben Etzebeth and Damian Willemse will step in for the injured Lood de Jager and Aphelele Fassi at lock and fullback, respectively. On the replacements bench, three changes were made: Boan Venter comes in at prop, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels serving as the replacement hooker, while scrum-half Morne van den Berg replaces…