December 08, 2017
Egypt: Laughs for 'Third Hand' Appearing During TV Interview
Social media users have had a good laugh at Egypt's state television station after a "third hand" was seen behind an anchor during a live interview, reports Al Arabiya. Read more »
November 03, 2017
Egypt: TV Presenter Jailed for Talking About Sex Outside Marriage
Doaa Salah, a presenter on Al-Nahar TV has been sentenced to three years in jail after she discussed ways of becoming pregnant outside a conventional marriage, reports news site… Read more »
October 27, 2017
Africa: 'Guptagate' Hits Businesses Across Africa, China, India
The corruption scandal engulfing South Africa's state-owned companies has triggered a ban by one of the world's leading software companies on the payment of commissions on… Read more »
September 25, 2017
Africa: Trump Adds Chad to U.S. Travel Ban, Lifts Restrictions on Sudan
President Donald Trump has included Chad in a new list of countries whose citizens are prohibited from entering the United States. But the ban placed on Sudanese travellers earlier… Read more »
June 21, 2017
Algeria: Man Jailed For Dangling Baby From Window
An Algerian man who held a baby out of a 15th-floor window in order to gain Facebook likes has been jailed, reports Al Arabiya English. Read more »
May 02, 2017
Morocco: George Mitchell to visit UNE's Tangier Global Forum To Present "Is Peace Possible in the Middle East?"
Tangier, Morocco – The University of New England’s Tangier Global Forum will cap its spring lecture series with a visit from former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell. A… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Western Sahara Dispute Blocks Economic Talks But Work Proceeds
The tenth annual meetings of African finance ministers, jointly hosted by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), have been abruptly… Read more »
February 07, 2017
Africa: Five Key Takeaways from AFCON2017
The 2017 African Nations Cup finals are a thing of the past, and Cameroon were crowned worthy winners with their final victory over Egypt on Sunday. Read more »
February 06, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Finally, Sweet Revenge for Young Lions #AFCON2017
Hugo Broos has gone from being criticised at almost every turn to national hero in Cameroon after masterminding a most unlikely victory for the country at the 2017 African Nations… Read more »
February 05, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: The Extra Prize for the Winner of #AFCON2017
The prize for the winners of Sunday night’s African Nations Cup is much more than the continental crown and a $4-million cheque. Read more »
February 04, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: It's West vs North As Indomitable Lions Face Pharaohs in #AFCON2017 Showdown
The 2017 African Nations Cup final in Libreville on Sunday pits Egypt’s technical excellence against the all-action, unlikely heroes of Cameroon in a fixture to decide the… Read more »
February 03, 2017
Cameroon/Egypt: Fairytale Run Takes Indomitable Lions to #AFCON2017 Final
Cameroon's fairytale run to the final of the 2017 African Nations Cup continues after a 2-0 victory over fancied Ghana sealed a date with Egypt in the decider in Libreville on… Read more »
February 02, 2017
Africa: 10 Yays for the AU!
While the African Union gets a lot of flack for its inaction, they have taken *some* good decisions. We want to use Madam Chair's departure to highlight those... Read more »
Egypt/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso 'Better Than Us' - Pharoahs' Coach #AFCON2017
Egypt’s evergreen goalkeeper Essam El Hadary proved the hero as The Pharaohs booked a place in the African Nations Cup finals with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over… Read more »
January 31, 2017
Burkina Faso/Egypt: Can Stallions Take Their First #AFCON2017 Cup?
Burkina Faso continue their quest for a maiden African Nations Cup title when they take on seven-time winners Egypt in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday (19h00 GMT). Read more »
January 30, 2017
Africa: Will History Help #AFCON2017 Semifinalists?
The semifinal line-up at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals is complete as Burkina Faso take on Egypt on Wednesday and Ghana tackle Cameroon a day later in what is sure to be two… Read more »
Egypt/Morocco: Pharoahs Still Rule at #AFCON2017
It was not quite smash-and-grab, but Egypt had to withstand some heavy Moroccan pressure before netting a late winner to ease into the African Nations Cup semifinals on Sunday. Read more »
January 29, 2017
Burkina Faso/Tunisia: Controversial Free Kick Sets Burkinabe on Road to Victory
An elated Paulo Duarte says that it was Burkina Faso's ability to deal with the physical threat of Tunisia that ultimately saw them victorious in their African Nations Cup… Read more »
January 28, 2017
Morocco/Egypt: North African Rivals Meet in Quarters #AFCON2017
Morocco will defend a scarcely believable record against North African rivals Egypt when the two team clash in their African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Port Gentil on Sunday. Read more »
January 27, 2017
Burkina Faso/Tunisia: Stallions Hoping to Spring Surprise on Tunisia #AFCON2017
Burkina Faso will meet Tunisia in their 2017 African Nations Cup quarter-final in Libreville on Saturday with renewed hope that they can spring a surprise at this year’s… Read more »
January 26, 2017
Egypt/Ghana: Not Pretty, But Egypt Downs Black Stars
It wasn’t pretty, but Egypt got the job done in their 1-0 victory over Ghana to top Group D at the African Nations Cup and extend their unbeaten run at the continental… Read more »
January 23, 2017
Cote d'Ivoire/Morocco: Cote d'Ivoire Confirms #AFCON2017 Holder's Curse
The fallout from Cote d'Ivoire's dismal failure at the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon has already started with veteran Salomon Kalou announcing his retirement and coach Michel… Read more »
January 25, 2017
Africa: Will Lucky White Shirt Work for Morocco's Renard Again?
The legend of Herve Renard grows ever greater after the suave Frenchman led Morocco out of a difficult Group C at the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in Gabon on Tuesday. Read more »
Algeria: AFCON's First Big Casualty Exits in Shambles
Algeria became the first big casualties of the 2017 African Nations Cup when the much-fancied side exited in the pool stages on Tuesday in another dismal failure at the continental… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Tunisia/Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Fight Back Not Good Enough for Victory
Tunisia have potentially moved from rank outsiders to among the tournament favourites at the African Nations Cup after they concluded a strong showing in Group B with a 4-2 victory… Read more »