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Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a pivotal moment. Between 1950 and 2025, the region’s urban population grew by 742 million people, and by 2050 another 748 million will be added, bringing its total urban population to 1.7 billion, by which time its urbanization will be almost complete.

For over six decades, African nations have enthusiastically celebrated political independence, lowering colonial flags, adopting new national anthems, and drafting sovereign constitutions. Yet, beneath the ceremonial symbols of self-determination, the foundational architecture of the continent — from elementary schoolrooms and university lecture halls to corporate boardrooms and civil service bureaucracies — remains quietly anchored in…

Anguissa supplied the spectacular finish; Roma supplied the resistance. Napoli and AS Roma shared six goals and the points at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday 24 October, drawing 3–3 in Serie A’s eighth round. Napoli led 2–0 and then 3–2, but could not protect either advantage. Substitute Leonardo Balerdi scored twice to match…

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, second right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Australia’s Mitchell Starc on day five of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia, in Gqeberha, South Africa. AP/PTI(AP10_22_2026_000306B) South Africa’s innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Test in Gqeberha has made the race for the World Test Championship…