Author: WAJ Reporter

Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who previously played for clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund, has returned to Marseille. The 36-year-old had moved from Marseille to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah last summer, but has now rejoined the French club for the new season. In his first spell at Marseille, Aubameyang made a significant impact with 30 goals and 11 assists in 51 matches. This past season, he scored 21 goals and provided 3 assists in 36 games for Al-Qadsiah. Throughout his career, the prolific forward has played a total of 728 matches, scoring 370 goals and providing 103 assists.…

Having signed Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal has demonstrated its determination to build a strong squad for the upcoming season. However, the transfer window is not yet closed for the English giants. Arsenal is interested in signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. However, the club has not yet submitted an official offer for the player. Eze’s £68 million release clause expires today. Arsenal is aware of this, but does not plan to activate the clause. Eze is reportedly keen on the move, which strengthens Arsenal’s position in negotiations. Manager Mikel Arteta plans to use the Nigerian-origin player as an attacking midfielder and…

South Africa Develops a New Solution to Combat Rhino Poaching The University of the Witwatersrand is injecting rhino horns with radioactive isotopes that are harmless to the animals but can be detected by customs officials. This project is called the “Rhisotope Project.” Rhino populations continue to decline, and this initiative is expected to significantly help reverse that trend. But how exactly? POACHERS CAN NOW BE TRIED UNDER TERRORISM LAWS First, making rhino horns radioactive reduces their commercial value. In addition, radioactively treated horns can be much more easily detected at international border crossings. Moreover, rhino poachers are now prosecuted not…

Chad and Burkina Faso have established a strategic partnership to advance technology, strengthen inter-institutional connections, and enhance knowledge sharing. On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) in Burkina Faso hosted a ceremony attended by the Chadian Agency for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies (ADETIC). During the event, the two parties signed a Mutual Cooperation Framework Agreement. According to the agreement, 2iE will provide training to Chadian executives in strategic areas such as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Meanwhile, 2iE students will have the opportunity to gain professional experience by interning…

Organizations across various sectors in Africa have significantly increased their demand for technology skills. This trend is particularly evident in South Africa, where 63% of organizations report a significant rise in their need for tech talent. In Kenya, this figure stands at 43%, while in Nigeria it is 40%. Although artificial intelligence technology has become increasingly popular worldwide in recent times, cybersecurity stands out as the most in-demand tech skill on the continent. A total of 86% of organizations emphasize the importance of cybersecurity skills. This is followed by AI developer skills at 85%, and Generative AI skills at 83%.…

Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze is expected to leave AC Milan during this summer transfer window. The club showing the most serious interest in the player is English side Fulham. The Premier League club has officially opened talks with AC Milan, and the transfer is expected to be completed in a short time. Chukwueze joined Milan from Villarreal two years ago but failed to make the desired impact. Since then, he has struggled to secure regular playing time in the team. The 26-year-old had decent minutes under head coach Stefano Pioli two seasons ago and under Paulo Fonseca during the first…

Namibia will power the oil refinery it plans to build in the city of Walvis Bay using South African nuclear technology. Thanks to the reactor to be installed on the Namibian coast, 300,000 barrels of oil can be processed daily, providing both thermal and electrical energy to the refinery. Nuclear project management company Stratek Global stated: “This project is a transformative step toward energy sovereignty not only for Namibia but also for Sub-Saharan African regions, where over 600 million people still lack access to electricity.” The company will also be responsible for supplying interim power during the construction and initial…

Mauritian cyclist Kimberley le Court won the 5th stage of the Tour de France Femmes and succeeded in taking the yellow jersey from Marianne Vos. Previously, when she won the final stage of the 2024 Giro d’Italia, she became the first African rider to win a stage in one of cycling’s Grand Tours. This achievement brought her even more recognition. The 29-year-old, who was previously the Mauritius national champion, has moved into the overall lead, 18 seconds ahead of France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevot. Marianne Vos dropped to sixth place, finishing 33 seconds behind. There are only four stages left in the…

Barcelona has signed a sponsorship deal with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result, the Spanish club will feature the slogan “R.D. Congo – Coeur d’Afrique” (Heart of Africa) on the back of their training shirts. The agreement is expected to last for four years. Through this sponsorship, Barcelona will earn a total of €44 million. Previously, the Rwandan government secured similar deals with Arsenal, PSG, and Atletico Madrid, gaining international recognition through the “Visit Rwanda” sponsorship campaign. However, Rwanda faced accusations of supporting M23 rebel activities and using sports as a tool to rehabilitate its…

Tournaments featuring professional teams competing in online games like Counter-Strike 2, FIFA, PUBG, and League of Legends are receiving increasing economic investment day by day. Africa is no different. The continent’s e-sports market has already reached a value of $66 million. Moreover, the growth rate in Africa is advancing six times faster than the global average. It is estimated that 350 million people play video games across the continent, with 95% of them choosing mobile games. However, most games that fall under the e-sports category are not played on mobile devices. These competitive games require high-end PCs or consoles, as…

Nigeria Wins Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 3-2 Nigeria claimed a 3-2 victory in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final.However, the aftermath of the match has been overshadowed by controversial refereeing decisions, prompting the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to lodge an official complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Two key moments drew widespread attention: a penalty awarded to Nigeria in the 63rd minute, and the decision not to penalize a clear handball by Nigerian defender Tosin Demehin in the 83rd minute. HEAD COACH VOICES STRONG REACTION Morocco’s head coach Jorge Vilda strongly criticized the refereeing decisions.Speaking…

The 10th edition of the Africa Tech Challenge (ATC), funded by Chinese company AVIC International, has officially begun in Nairobi. With 568 participants and 142 teams from 12 African countries, the event once again highlights efforts to equip young people across the continent with practical, market-oriented technical skills. This year’s program includes a one-month training phase from July 28 to August 27. It will then conclude with a two-day competition on August 28–29. Participants will compete in three categories: mobile application development, mechanical engineering, and computer numerical control (CNC) turning. Esther Mworia, Principal Secretary at Kenya’s State Department for Technical…

Championship side Middlesbrough have signed young Ivorian midfielder Abdoulaye Kanté. The English club agreed a five-year contract with the 20-year-old, although the transfer fee has not yet been disclosed. Kanté is a current member of Ivory Coast’s Under-23 national team. Before joining Middlesbrough, he played for French Ligue 2 side Troyes, where he made 47 appearances, scoring one goal and providing three assists. Primarily a defensive midfielder, the young talent has shown rapid development. If his progress continues, he could move to a stronger club in the coming years. Earlier in the summer transfer window, Middlesbrough also signed defender Alfie…

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen will arrive this evening at the General Aviation Terminal of Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Galatasaray had reached an agreement with both the player and his club after long negotiations. The only step remaining for Osimhen’s transfer to Galatasaray is the official signing. For this reason, the player will arrive in Istanbul today and is scheduled to undergo medical examinations tomorrow. The signing ceremony is expected to take place at an event held before Galatasaray’s friendly match against Lazio on Saturday. The transfer of a player like Osimhen to the Süper Lig at this stage of his career…

The Algerian League (LFP) has joined the World Leagues Association (WLA). Founded in 2010, the 16-team league has become the 46th member of the organization. The WLA stated that this membership will offer Algeria “opportunities to exchange expertise, share best practices, and benefit from the experience of the World Leagues Association.” The membership agreement was signed by Mohamed Amine El Mesloug, President of the Algerian LFP, and Richard Masters, Chairman of the World Leagues Association. LFP President El Mesloug said, “We look forward to working closely with the WLA and its members to strengthen professional football in Algeria and contribute…

Galatasaray is planning a special event on Saturday, August 2, at RAMS Park ahead of their friendly match against Lazio to celebrate the arrival of Victor Osimhen. New signing Leroy Sané will also be part of the ceremony. Ticket prices for the signing event have been set at 1,300 Turkish Lira. If the stadium reaches full capacity, the club could recover approximately 7% of the €75 million transfer fee agreed with Napoli through revenue from this event. Osimhen is expected to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday evening. Many Galatasaray fans had considered having Osimhen in their squad a one-year dream.…