Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hails membership as beginning of an ‘inspiring new chapter’ for Asia’s youngest nation. East Timor has joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the bloc’s 11th member state in a move Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao hailed as a “dream realised”. The flag of East Timor, which is also known…
Namibian racing driver Adriaan Nel Paratus South Africa is proud to support Namibian racing driver Adriaan Nel as he competes in the MSA Formula 4 Championship in South Africa. As a co-sponsor with Paratus Namibia, Paratus SA is helping Nel pursue his dream while inspiring the next generation of African motorsport talent. Nel, a seasoned…
Saleh Hussein al-Raidi is fighting against the odds in Yemen in an attempt to make his bodybuilding dreams a reality. Published On 4 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 In a dimly lit, suffocatingly hot gym in Yemen, bodybuilder Saleh Hussein al-Raidi wraps his hands around rusty barbells, training with steely-eyed resolve for his dream of entering…
On a night when the Mandela National Stadium pulsed with the energy of 34,180 passionate fans, Uganda’s Joel Mutakubwa delivered a performance that will be remembered long after the roar of the final whistle faded. The BUL FC goalkeeper was the immovable force behind a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger, a result that reignited Uganda’s…
A fisherman holding a fish. PHOTO/UNSPLASH By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] In the golden era of post-independence Kenya, a bold maritime vision emerged from the waters of the Indian Ocean. The story of vessels FV Ujuzi, FV Uchumi, and FV Ufunguo represents more than just ships—they symbolize a nation’s aspirational leap into industrial fishing and maritime…
