Chelsea are preparing an improved bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after their reported £64 million opening offer was rejected. With the player keen on the move and several elite clubs interested, negotiations are expected to continue as Chelsea push to secure the talented 22-year-old.

Nigeria and the African Union have strengthened cooperation on regional security, economic development and AI during high-level meetings in Addis Ababa. The talks reaffirmed support for peacekeeping, democratic governance and technology-driven solutions for a safer and more prosperous Africa.

Across Africa, temporary refugee shelters save lives but are not enough for long-term recovery. Durable housing, education, livelihoods, and stronger infrastructure can help displaced families rebuild with dignity, resilience, and hope while strengthening host communities.

Triple-A has confirmed an $11.8 million hack affecting its treasury wallets, while customer funds remained fully protected through safeguarded trust accounts. The incident highlights the importance of strong security practices as stable coin payments continue to expand across Africa.

Chelsea have reportedly increased the valuations of eight key players, including Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, reflecting the club's commitment to protecting its young core as transfer market inflation continues to push player values to new heights.