Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

January 3, 2022

Six die in al-Shabab attack on Kenyan village

The Islamist terrorists are believed to have crossed over from neighbouring Somalia into Kenya.

Al-shabab
January 3, 2022

AFCON: Nigeria must beat Egypt, says Omokaro

“I know it won’t be a walk in the park, but I so much believe in the ability of my brother Eguaveon…”

Egypt National Team/Nigerian Super Eagles
January 3, 2022

Nationwide Protest: Sudan’s prime minister resigns over power-sharing deal with military

He had succeeded in banning female genital mutilation and helping to get Sudan removed from a United States list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Sudan PM Abdalla Hamdok
January 3, 2022

AFCON: Super Eagles must show 100% commitment, play to instructions, says Eguavoen

Eguavoen demanded “100 per cent commitment from the boys,” pointing out that he had explained the way “I want them to play.”

Austin Eguaveon
January 1, 2022

As Shatta Wale accepts request for battle, Burna Boy insist on fist fight not rap battle

Burna Boy, on his Instagram story, said the fight he’s referring to “No be rap battle, it’s a fist fight, the type real men do.”

Shatta Wale
January 1, 2022

South Africans pay last respects at Desmond Tutu funeral

South Africans have been paying their last respects at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, where late Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s body has been lying in state.

Mourners arriving Desmond Tutu's funeral
December 31, 2021

Burna Boy invites Shatta Wale to one on one fight to settle brewing envy

Despite Shatta Wale’s outburst, Burna Boy says he remains committed to building a “stronger and better Africa”.

December 30, 2021

Ugandan writers kick over arrest of novelist who criticised President Museveni’s son

Mr Rukirabashaija has been detained after he called Mr Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, “obese, drunk, bad-tempered, and a rotting corpse of a future president.”

December 30, 2021

You’ll return govt money if you don’t win AFCON, Guinea’s military ruler tells players

“Bring back the trophy or bring back the money we invested in you. Period,” Mr Doumbouya said during the send-off ceremony for the players on Tuesday.

Naby Keita, Guinea National Team, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya,
December 30, 2021

Ex-England star Ian Wright calls out ‘racism’, ‘disrespect’ against AFCON

Mr Wright speaking on his Instagram live broadcast says the coverage of the African tournament is tinged with racism and disrespect especially with the kind of questions asked.