December 09, 2012
Egypt: Mursi Backs Down - Partially
President Mohamed Mursi has backed down in response to protests across Egypt and rescinded a November decree granting himself sweeping powers, but has refused to call off a… Read more »
December 06, 2012
Egypt: Several Dead in Egyptian Clashes
Six people were killed and 450 injured after clashes between protesters and supporters of President Mohamed Mursi on Wednesday night, reports Ahram Online from Cairo. Read more »
Africa: Twelve Countries Rank in Top 75 on Anti-Corruption Index
Twelve African countries are ranked among the 75 least corrupt nations in the world, according to the 2012 index published Wednesday by Transparency International. Read more »
November 02, 2012
Libya: Armed Protesters Occupy Parliament Area
A group of armed men have occupied an area near Libya's parliament building after new Prime Minister Ali Zeidan and his Congress approved the Cabinet line-up, according to… Read more »
October 24, 2012
Africa: Tricky Draws for Soccer's Africa Cup of Nations
Hosts South Africa have been handed a tricky draw in the group stages of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations to be played from January 19 to February 10, while Ghana's Black Stars face… Read more »
August 08, 2012
Algeria: The Olympian Who Didn't Try - But Won Gold
Taoufik Makhloufi, the Algerian middle-distance runner who was expelled from the Games on Monday, was reinstated on Tuesday – and went on to win gold in the men's 1,500m… Read more »
June 21, 2012
Egypt: Election Commission Delays Results of Run-Off Vote
Egypt's election commission is postponing the release of official results that were due today in a presidential election claimed by both candidates, as tension rose over who will… Read more »
May 24, 2012
Africa: Political Leaders 'Learn Little' From North African Uprisings
Spurred by popular uprisings in North Africa, pressure to respect the human rights of all Africans is growing across the continent, but political leaders are standing in the way,… Read more »
February 06, 2012
Ghana/Tunisia: Captain's Injury Worries Black Stars for Afcon Semi-Final
Ghana were made to fight hard but will be delighted with how they applied themselves to defeat Tunisia 2-1 after extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals. Read more »
February 05, 2012
Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Defeat Carthage Eagles in Extra Time
Ghana defeated a 10-man Tunisian side 2-1 after extra time in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final in Franceville on Sunday night. Read more »
February 04, 2012
Ghana/Tunisia: Black Stars Favoured to Overcome Carthage Eagles
Ghana are moving closer to fulfilling a destiny at the African Nations Cup as they start favourites to beat Tunisia in Franceville on Sunday. Read more »
February 02, 2012
Egypt: Days of Mourning Declared After Football Violence
The Egyptian parliament is due to hold an emergency session today in response to the violence that killed at least 74 people in Port Said, following a soccer match between premier… Read more »
January 31, 2012
Morocco/Nigeria: Atlas Lions Finally Manage a Growl, but Fail to Roar
Morocco finally got the win they were looking for at the African Nations Cup finals. But their performance was again unconvincing as they exited the tournament with a 1-0 victory… Read more »
Gabon/Tunisia: Afcon Hosts Make History Against North Africans
Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts Gabon finished the group stages with a perfect record after a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Franceville on Tuesday night. Read more »
January 30, 2012
Gabon/Tunisia: Teams to Fight for Top Place in Their Group
Gabon and Tunisia have already sealed their qualification for the quarter-finals at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations but have top spot in Group C still to play for when they meet in… Read more »
Morocco/Niger: Atlas Lions Likely to Have Upper Hand in Final Game
On the face of it, Morocco and Niger have nothing but pride to play for in their final 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C qualifier in Libreville on Tuesday. Read more »
Senegal/Libya: Eleven Talented Individuals Get You Nowhere
Just who would have predicted that Senegal would end up with three straight defeats in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A? Read more »
January 29, 2012
Libya/Senegal: North Africans Score Coveted Win But Bow Out of Finals
Libya ended a 30-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations finals win as they defeated Senegal 2-1 their Group A clash in Bata on Sunday night, but still bow out of the 2012… Read more »
January 28, 2012
Senegal/Libya: Win or Lose, Protagonists Both Face Ejection
Senegal attempt to salvage some pride from a disastrous African Nations Cup campaign when they take on Libya in their last group match in Bata. Read more »
Gabon/Morocco: Home Crowd Fires Furious Finish for Underdogs
Gabon credited the crowd for their amazing turnaround on Friday night as they catapulted themselves into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals in dramatic style. Read more »
Tunisia/Niger: The Soft Underbelly of the Carthage Eagles
Niger's loss to Tunisia in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash might have been disappointing for them, but it provided yet more evidence that the gap between the… Read more »
January 27, 2012
Morocco/Gabon: Co-Hosts Seal Quarter-Final Spot With Last-Minute Goal
Co-hosts Gabon netted a winner with virtually the last kick of the game to seal their quarter-final place at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 Group C victory over Morocco. Read more »
Tunisia/Niger: Eagles of Carthage Send Niger Home
A dramatic late strike from Issam Jemaa ensured a second win at the African Nations Cup finals for Tunisia, who are on the brink of a quarter-final place. Read more »
January 26, 2012
Tunisia/Niger: Carthage Eagles Aim to Swoop Into Afcon Knockout Stage
Tunisia can all but seal their place in the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a victory over Niger in their second Group C clash at the Stade d'Angondjé… Read more »
Gabon/Morocco: Hosts in Do-Or-Die Clash With Atlas Lions
Gabon coach Gernot Rohr has described Friday's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group C opponents Morocco as one of the best teams in the tournament. Read more »