Author: WAJ Reporter

Algeria and Slovenia Strengthen Ties with SkyLabs Partnership Algeria and Slovenia are reinforcing their distant cooperation through a partnership with SkyLabs. Dejan Gacnik, Technical Director of SkyLabs d.o.o., announced that bilateral meetings were held between the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL), the Slovenian Space Office, and representatives from both countries’ space industries. During these meetings, a plan for collaboration in space technologies and applications was established. “I was fortunate to discuss concrete cooperation opportunities with the Algerian Space Agency, focusing on mutual interests in satellite technology with Dr. Mohammed Kameche, Director of the Satellite Development Centre, and Dr. Habib Mahi, Director…

Hamza Igamane Sees Olympiakos Rival El Kaabi as a ‘Brother’ Rangers forward Hamza Igamane has stated that he considers his Europa League rival, Olympiakos striker Ayoub El Kaabi, as a brother. The 22-year-old striker has set his sights on representing the Morocco national team. Despite Morocco boasting a strong attacking lineup, rumors have been increasing about the possibility of Igamane receiving a call-up soon. Hamza Igamane on Ayoub El Kaabi Speaking about El Kaabi, Igamane acknowledged the Olympiakos forward’s achievements, particularly his success in the UEFA Europa Conference League. He highlighted El Kaabi’s impact, noting that winning the tournament and…

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is attracting interest from Spain and France. Once on Barcelona’s radar, the Leicester City star is now a target for Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, and AS Monaco. The 28-year-old has played a crucial role for Leicester City in recent years. Despite renewing his contract this summer, he is widely expected to leave at the end of the season. Atletico Madrid is looking to strengthen their midfield and secure a long-term rotational player. The potential departure of Thomas Lemar has made this transfer a priority. The Madrid-based club has also been scouting alternative options, including Mallorca’s Samu…

Rollpay Africa and Nile Entertainment jointly organized the Film Tech Connect Exhibition. The purpose of the event was to explore the future of film and technology in Africa. Leaders from the entertainment, business, and technology sectors gathered at this event, creating an opportunity to discuss the future of film and technology on the continent. Filmmakers like Biodun Stephen, Judith Audu, Nora Awolowo, and Kayode Kasum attended the event. Along with other high-profile guests, it provided a chance for networking and exchanging ideas. During the event, Rollpay Africa introduced its innovative platform. Rollpay Africa offers a solution to streamline the payment…

Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Siyabonga Zulu has tragically lost his life in a car accident in Mpumalanga. The player, who typically played as a left-back, had made 80 appearances in the South African league. Initially, the cause of Zulu’s death was unclear, leading to various speculations. However, it was later confirmed that the 31-year-old former footballer passed away while traveling from Driekoppies to Secunda in Mpumalanga. Sundowns expressed their condolences to their former player with the following statement: “The Chairman and the Motsepe Family, the Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff, Supporters of Mamelodi Sundowns FC & the…

Meta Announces Undersea Internet Cable Project Connecting Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America Meta has announced an undersea internet cable project designed to connect Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, and South America. The cable is expected to be over 50,000 kilometers long. While Meta has previously been a co-owner of long undersea cable projects, this new initiative, called Project Waterworth, will be the first one they solely own. The project’s estimated cost is expected to exceed $10 billion. This project will also mark the first direct connection between Brazil and South Africa. Additionally, it will be the only…

Egyptian winger Omar Marmoush, who transferred from German club Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester City for £59 million, had the chance to showcase his high form in the Premier League for the first time. In the league match against Newcastle United, he scored three goals in under 14 minutes. This marked the first hat-trick by someone other than Haaland in Manchester City for a long time. The last player to score a hat-trick for City, apart from Haaland, was Phil Foden, who achieved this feat in the match against Brentford a year ago. Marmoush had already demonstrated his potential by scoring…

24-year-old Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo broke the half marathon world record on Sunday with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds. With this achievement, he surpassed Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha’s world record of 57:30, which was set last October in Valencia. Kiplimo’s performance was recorded as the greatest single improvement on the men’s half marathon world record. Following his remarkable feat, the Ugandan athlete shared his excitement:”I am very excited about what I did today. I wanted to have a great race, but I didn’t expect to break the world record.” “I started very strong in the first two kilometres…

ITTF Africa President Wahid Enitan Oshodi Increases Efforts Ahead of Africa Cup As the Africa Cup approaches, the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa President, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, has intensified his efforts to modernize tournaments, promote youth development, and make the sport more attractive. Since taking office in October 2024, Oshodi has taken steps to strengthen competitions and professionalize the structure. He aims to expand the global reach of African table tennis. The tournament, which will be held in Tunisia from February 25-27, provides a platform for him to showcase this vision. The federation plans to introduce training programs to…

Recently, an interesting rumor began spreading on social media. According to the claims, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, wanted to own a Ballon d’Or trophy. To achieve this, he allegedly sought to acquire the 1995 Ballon d’Or from its rightful owner, George Weah. However, the legendary Liberian footballer Weah denied these allegations. He emphasized the sentimental value of the award to him. “I will reject even $1 billion from Elon Musk if he comes to me and tells me he wants to buy my Ballon d’Or. My Ballon d’Or is not for sale. And I will tell my children…

MAX Lays Off 150 Employees Amid EV Expansion The Nigerian mobility financing startup, Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), laid off approximately 30% of its workforce (150 employees) in January. The primary reason for these layoffs was MAX’s plan to finance 120,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon—three times the number of electric and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycles it financed in 2024. The company expressed its appreciation for the affected employees and stated that the decision was not taken lightly. MAX assured that it would continue providing health insurance support and assist employees in transitioning to…

Juventus is showing interest in Ademola Lookman, Atalanta’s key player who was recently crowned Africa’s Best Footballer. Reports suggest that at the end of the season, the Italian giants plan to offer Douglas Luiz in a swap deal plus €13 million to secure the Nigerian forward. Juventus’ willingness to part ways with Douglas Luiz, a player they signed for €51.5 million last summer, highlights just how much they value Lookman. The Nigerian star has been on an impressive rise in recent years. He has recorded 46 goals and 25 assists in 106 appearances for Atalanta. Last summer, Lookman attracted interest…

The M23 rebels, with alleged support from Rwanda, captured the city of Goma in eastern DR Congo, which is rich in valuable natural resources. As a result, according to the UN, 700,000 people were forced to flee their homes in 2024. It has been claimed that Rwanda, along with its support for the M23, is also benefiting economically from minerals smuggled into the country. Rwanda has denied all allegations and stated that it is ensuring border security. Former DR Congo captain Youssouf Mulumbu called on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to review its partnership with “Visit Rwanda.” When making this call, Mulumbu…

In the South African League on Saturday, Sundowns secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Orlando Pirates, putting them 9 points ahead of their rivals despite having a game in hand. Football fans were confident that this victory would allow Sundowns to confidently march toward the championship. However, an interesting turn of events occurred in the match played yesterday, as Sundowns lost 1-0 to TS Galaxy. Coach Cardoso attributed the defeat to fatigue: “We must understand that it’s impossible to have a schedule like this and play a fourth match in 72 hours [it was their fourth game in nine days…

Ethio Telecom Opens AI-Powered Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Addis Ababa Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Addis Ababa. This bold move is aimed at supporting Ethiopia’s growing electric vehicle ecosystem. The charging station will be located along the Bole to Megenagna road in Addis Ababa. This state-of-the-art charging station was developed to meet the increasing demand for fast, smart, and efficient charging solutions. It is designed with three different charging modules, allowing up to 32 electric vehicles to be charged simultaneously. The charging units can power…

The Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi, who has struggled for regular game time at Nottingham Forest this season, received praise from his coach for his performance in the match against Exeter City. The 27-year-old took full advantage of his first-team opportunity in the FA Cup match, scoring a goal in the 37th minute. Awoniyi received a pass from Ibrahim Sangaré and fired a powerful shot from outside the box, breaking his goal drought. However, things didn’t go entirely smoothly for him. While the game continued, Awoniyi collided with Exeter City goalkeeper Joe Whitworth, which resulted in a broken nose. After the…