July 2024 News Archive — What CottonCandi Covered
July 2024 served up a crowded news calendar and we tracked the stories that mattered. You’ll find hard news, sports drama, culture beats and big investigations from Africa and beyond. This page collects our July posts so you can catch up fast and follow threads worth reading again.
Top themes from the month
Sports dominated large swathes of July: Euro 2024 went all the way to a dramatic final (Spain vs England), young stars like Kobbie Mainoo grabbed headlines, and transfer talk about top strikers and targets such as Matthijs de Ligt kept fans guessing. We also covered preseason friendlies like Chelsea vs Club America and key motorsport updates like the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix grid confirmation.
Politics and regional security made big waves. West African tensions rose after the new Confederation of Sahel States formed, threatening ECOWAS unity. We fact-checked major economic claims — including the NNPC and Dangote Refinery story — to cut through misinformation. Nigeria’s civil service shake-up also featured in our coverage.
Standout stories you’ll want to read
Music and culture had memorable moments: Celine Dion’s role at the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony and Burna Boy teasing a socially charged new song, "Empty Chairs." Entertainment pieces ranged from Nicole Kidman reflecting on her past to showbiz rumors like Khalid Al Ameri’s possible marriage hint.
On social justice and safety: we reported the national reaction to the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey and covered the Liverpool U18s leaving the pitch after alleged racist abuse. Those pieces focused on evidence, responses, and next steps rather than speculation.
MMA and business moves landed front-page attention too. Dana White confirmed UFC parted ways with unbeaten Sergey Spivichka — a story that sparked debate in the fight world. In business, the Dangote Group pulled back from a big steel investment amid monopoly concerns, a shift with local economic implications.
Football fans got match reports and context: Euro match guides, a deep look at Spain vs Germany with Jamal Musiala and Lamine Yamal, and coverage of high-profile transfer sagas involving players like Zirkzee, Osimhen, Morata, Lukaku, and Kolo-Muani. We also tracked youth and test matches, including England’s rugby trip to New Zealand.
Human interest and culture kept things grounded. Stories ranged from Ralf Schumacher publicly sharing his relationship to the lavish Ambani wedding that drew global celebrity attention. We aimed to balance quick updates with clear context so you know why each story matters.
If you missed a post, scroll through the links on this archive page. Prefer sports first? Politics? Culture? Use the categories to filter. We’ll keep updating archives so you can find what matters without sifting through everything.
