The African Mirror https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Africa’s trillion-dollar paradox: “Continent must stop waiting to be rescued” So close, Pharaohs: Egypt made Argentina sweat blood before Messi remembered he was Messi ‘Prestigious teams are calling’ – Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s agent opens up on transfer interest Uganda Parliament officials remanded as probe deepens, Anita Among name looms Ghanaian extradited in U.S. romance scam pleads guilty, agrees to repay $4.4m — now awaits prison term Beyond the assembly line: Inside Ford SA’s quiet century-long promise to South Africa Mali’s junta suspends popular radio show World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte-face following call from Donald Trump NATO summit will reveal how alliance plans to manage European security as US cuts back its support China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered America shuts the door: Supreme Court clears way to deport 330,000 Haitians into a nation in ruins Blog Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of commemorations of stolen election drenched in blood The DRC may have lost against England, but they achieved something arguably more significant Museveni declares war on hawking, a livelihood for millions of Ugandans Nigeria joins Africa’s race to bring Formula 1 back to the continent Infantino’s red card: how FIFA’s president is destroying the game he was elected to save Tanzania has banned political rallies again: what the government fears A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won lessons the world can learn from Africa As US celebrates independence, Iran mourns its fallen leader – and both countries claim victory Ukraine war sparks fears of an organised crime resurgence in Russia Her grandparents fought to join American democracy. She’s fighting to complete it. Home SOUTH AFRICA/NIGERIA: Facts, fury and a fraying friendship The Gallery of Rogues Museveni breaks his silence – and backs Muhoozi’s crackdown to the Hilt Russia’s drone and missile barrage, POW abuses deepen civilian suffering — UN Rights Chief urges renewed push for accountability and peace Elba’s $1-million bet: why Africa’s creators just got a powerful new ally 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: The Atlas Lions do it again – and this time, nobody can call it luck 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP: And then there were two… How a Nigerian self-styled prince formed a fake state agency with a DG, millions in budget A body, two names and a diplomatic brawl: Accra and Pretoria trade fire over a dead Ghanaian DRC MURDERS: A Colonel falls, a state walks free The US is turning 250 – and Trump is making it all about him EMPD officer arrested over R14.9 m Killarney stones heist Vietnam’s population hit the 100 million milestone. Where’s it headed? Unbowed, unrepentant: Days after bail, Matembe turns her fire back on Museveni The rhythms that broke Bashir: how Sudan’s music shaped a revolution Cherie Kihato is taking African craft to luxury markets Ford SA boss sounds alarm: cheap imports, Chinese cars are hollowing out the country’s industrial base Stitching Lesotho into the Global Economy Truth in the age of AI: The fight for sustainable journalism Uganda is latest in Africa’s destination branding boom Out, but undefeated in the hearts of millions: Cape Verde’s World Cup adventure ends in glory Trump turns US 250th anniversary into campaign-style rally The Fist and the Absent Son: Inside the funeral Iran waited four months to hold How the Venezuelan people and diaspora are driving earthquake relief From Baton Rouge track to federal prison: how one of Nigeria’s fastest rising sprinters threw away everything Hakimi’s crown, Hakimi’s cross: Africa’s best footballer now faces his toughest match – a French courtroom Google bets big on Africa: inside the Eastern Cape Digital Exchange, the Soweto Innovation Hub, a reshaped $1-billion pledge