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Africa

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

Saturday at 16:55 PM, via BBC News

In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 – switching away from biennial finals.

Education

Sudan: Al-Burhan Inspects Ministry of Higher Education Headquarters in Khartoum, Affirms Capital’s Capacity to Rebound

Today at 07:37 AM, via AllAfrica

[SNA] Khartoum, December 22, 2025 (SUNA) – President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, inspected the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Khartoum State during an extended meeting held by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Ahmed Mudawi Musa, with the Vice-Chancellors of public...

Education

Nigeria: Despite School Abduction, Kebbi Govt Approves Half of Security Budget for Hajj

Today at 07:37 AM, via AllAfrica

[Vanguard] The Kebbi State Government’s approval of a ₦10 billion intervention to support intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj recently reignited debate over fiscal priorities. The approval came barely weeks after bandits abducted 25 students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga.

Education

Rwanda: Rwandans in Poland Prioritise Historical Education Back Home

Today at 06:52 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Times] A group of young Rwandans living in Poland on Monday, December 22, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and the Campaign Against Genocide Museum as part of a cultural heritage initiative aimed at strengthening their understanding of Rwanda’s history, identity, and national journey.

Lifestyle

WATCH LIVE | DJ Warras laid to rest

Today at 09:30 AM, via The South African

Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, is being laid to rest on Tuesday after being shot dead in Johannesburg on 16 December.

Science/Tech

How a Power Outage In Colorado Caused US Official Time To Be 4.8 Microseconds

Today at 09:00 AM, via Slashdot

Tony Isaac shares a report from NPR: The U.S. government calculates the country’s official time using more than a dozen atomic clocks at a federal facility northwest of Denver. But when a destructive windstorm knocked out power to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory in Boulder on Wednesday and a backup generator subsequently failed, time ever so slightly slowed...

Science/Tech

Groupon Promo Codes: 50% Off in January 2026

Today at 09:00 AM, via Wired

Unlock up to 50% off, 40% off packages, and 25% off with top Groupon coupon codes. Explore coupons to save extra on travel getaways, holiday gifts, spa days, and event tickets.

Science/Tech

2025 marks turning point for Cell C

Today at 08:50 AM, via ITWeb

The company says 2025 marked a turnaround year, highlighted by a return to profitability, a JSE listing, and expanded network, retail and device partnerships.

Health

Living and Light

Sunday at 19:40 PM, via BBC News

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.

Health

What Is ‘Functional Freeze’?

Sunday at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings.