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Multi-genre musician Meshell Ndegeocello is back with a new covers collection. Synonym will feature duets with artists including soul legend Chaka Khan and avant-garde visionary Anohni, and it arrives on Oct. 2 via Blue Note. The lead single, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” featuring Cynthia Erivo, is out now. Synonym is bolstered by duets with artists across several genres. The record features collaborations with Cat Power, Brandi Carlile, Bill Callahan, Lianne La Havas, Moses Sumney, Destin Conrad, Willow, Robert Glasper, Nick Hakim, Madison Cunningham, Laura Lee (of Khruangbin), Chris Thile, Lizz Wright, Emily King, Evann Mcintosh, and Ink.…

NewsFeedA pro-government Yemeni militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The crew has been arrested, and the seized material is under investigation.Published On 15 Jul 202615 Jul 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Immigration – especially undocumented migration – has become a highly contentious political issue in South Africa, with protesters accusing them of placing pressure on public services, as well as being involved in crime.March and March had set an unofficial deadline of 30 June for all migrants without papers to leave the country. Protesters have promised to stage weekly marches until their demands are met.The South African government has said more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since it launched a “migration management” campaign five weeks ago.Xenophobia has long been an issue in South Africa, which is Africa’s…

By Peter Egwuatu Stanbic IBTC Bank has affirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria through strategic partnerships with state governments and institutions committed to creating enabling environments for businesses to thrive. The bank made this commitment during its Nigeria Business Summit Regional Tour held in Aba, in partnership with the Abia State Government, to deliver business enlightenment sessions, funding masterclasses, enterprise advisory services and capacity-building programmes for entrepreneurs. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Industry and SMEs, Mazi Michael Enyinnaya Akpara, reiterated Abia State Government’s commitment to building one of Nigeria’s…

Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint bid to acquire PayPal in a deal valued at approximately $53.4 billion.  Reuters reports that the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing. Under the proposal, Stripe and Advent would jointly own PayPal, with each holding an equal stake.  This isn’t the first time Stripe has been linked with a potential acquisition of the payments giant. Earlier reports in February suggested the company had been exploring a possible takeover and was engaged in preliminary discussions, although no formal…

Dayo Johnson, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubarka, James Ogunnnaike & Deola Badru Stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election, with some arguing that competence should take precedence over religion, while others called for greater inclusiveness and a stronger focus on governance. The renewed debate follows growing speculation that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will again fly the APC’s presidential ticket in the next election. Afenifere: Nigerians should focus on governance, not religion The National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun…

Farmers in Ebonyi State have urged the state government to ensure that agricultural inputs, including fertilisers, agrochemicals, and improved seedlings and processing equipment, are distributed directly to genuine farmers to boost food production. The farmers made the appeal in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Wednesday. A rice farmer from Ndiagu Amagu in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, Johnson Nwafor, said preparations for the 2026 farming season were in full swing across farming communities. According to him, many farmers have already raised rice seedlings in nurseries for transplanting, while others have commenced land…

Jesse RogersJul 15, 2026, 07:05 AM ETCloseJesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com.Multiple AuthorsCHICAGO — It was 20 hours before the Chicago White Sox would be officially on the clock to start the 2026 MLB draft, and they still weren’t fully decided on who they were going to take with the No. 1 pick.At 4 p.m. local time Friday in the bowels of Rate Field, where the first-place White Sox would host the Athletics later that evening, more than two dozen team personnel filed into the team’s theater — a three-level news conference room that…

I’m not a mad football fan. What I most love about the game is its universal appeal – it’s all about a ball crossing a line, and a goal is a goal whether it involves two jerseys in a park or the one that determines the outcome of a World Cup. But when I realised in 2007 that only 58 people had ever scored a goal in a World Cup final and that only 34 of these men were still alive, I thought it would be a great idea to photograph them.It quickly became apparent that book sales alone would…

Kasim Sumaina in Abuja Arising from the forecasted heavy rainfall expected as the season progresses, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Tuesday in Abuja called on drivers to ensure that they imbibe precautionary measures while transiting from one destination to another.  In the guide, the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, explained that driving in the rain can be risky because one’s visibility is reduced and there are usually hazardous and slippery conditions on the road. As such, motorists, he noted, are always urged to take precautionary measures while driving in order to ensure they reach their destinations safely. Accordingly, Mohammed…