Thursday, September 24, 2026

Africa

January 4, 2026

Morocco secure narrow win against Tanzania to reach AFCON quarterfinals

Morocco will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions and Bafana Bafana of South Africa for a place in the semifinals of this year’s tournament.

AFCON
January 4, 2026

Maduro: AU, South Africa condemn U.S. military actions in Venezuela

The AU’s position was outlined in a communiqué on the situation in Venezuela issued on Saturday.

Nicolás Maduro
January 2, 2026

Guinea opposition leader rejects Doumbouya’s ‘fabricated’ presidential victory

“These fabricated results do not weaken us,” Mr Balde said at a pressure conference on Wednesday.

Abdoulaye Yero Balde, Mamady Doumbouya
January 2, 2026

University of Gambia renames faculty after Akinwumi Adesina, President Barrow unveils plaque

President Adama Barrow unveiled a plaque on Wednesday formally designating the faculty as the Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Dr Akinwumi Adesina School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
January 1, 2026

AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Cameroon, Zimbabwe jerseys rated best kits; Gabon, Burkina Faso among worst

The Africa Cup of Nations is about celebrating the vibrant cultures across the continent with fans, most of whom show these colours in the stands.

AFCON
December 31, 2025

Asake to headline Spotify’s African Heat Playlist

Ms Phiona stated that the ‘African Heat’ would capture the energy and confidence of contemporary African music.

December 28, 2025

Morocco 2025: Mozambique defeat Gabon 3-2 to clinch first-ever AFCON win

The victory moved Mozambique to third in Group F and a draw in their last game against Cameroon could be enough to reach the round of 16.

Mozambique vs Gabon
December 27, 2025

Nigeria reaffirms support for Somalia’s sovereignty

“We believe Somalia’s stability is integral to peace and security across the Horn of Africa and the wider African continent,” said Mr Tuggar.

Somalis
December 27, 2025

AFCON 2025: Beyond exciting field actions, tourists comb Morocco’s cities in search of prostitutes

Moroccan women, mostly young adults, have devised ways to circumvent the obstacles by taking their trades to nightclubs.

Morocco
December 27, 2025

Cote d’Ivoire mourn ex-AFCON 2023 coach, Jean-Louis Gasset

In a statement, the Ivorian Football Federation described Mr Gasset’s death as “a significant loss to Ivorian and international football.”