Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

February 7, 2022

COVID-19: South Africa approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine

The approval was based on “acceptable safety, quality and efficacy data submitted by MC Pharma”.

Sinopharm
February 7, 2022

AU outlines military coups, terrorism as priorities for Africa in 2022

Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the AU Commission, described the 35th ordinary session as “fruitful”.

AU General Assembly
February 7, 2022

Okocha picks Vincent Aboubakar as AFCON best player

“For me Aboubakar is the best player of the tournament,” the Super Eagles legend said.

Vincent Aboubakar
February 6, 2022

Teranga Lions roar past Egypt to clinch maiden AFCON title

The Pharaohs brought very little quality though and they now leave Cameroon having lost two finals in the last three editions of the competition.

Senegalese team celebrate AFCON victory
February 6, 2022

Leading country like Nigeria requires sacrifice: Buhari

The Nigerian president met his counterparts at the headquarters of the African Union on Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Buhari
February 6, 2022

Africa’s COVID-19 cases near 10.9 million: Official

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases on the continent.

Coronavirus used to illustrate the story.
February 6, 2022

Moroccan boy trapped at bottom of well for 5 days dies

The child, 5-year-old Rayan, was officially declared dead shortly after his extraction from the well.

Rayan, was officially declared dead shortly after his extraction from the well.
February 5, 2022

Cameroon stun Burkina Faso to win bronze in epic third-place playoff

Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana, was the star of the eventual penalty shootout, saving third penalty from Ibrahim Toure.

Andre Onana
February 5, 2022

African leaders hold summit to discuss coups, COVID-19, climate change

The leaders will also discuss the continent’s relationship with the state of Israel.

AU Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat
February 5, 2022

Ten commuters killed by landmine in Somalia

The Jubaland State forces were fighting al-Shabab militants at the time of the landmine blast.