Africa: 13th African Games - S/Africa Overtake Nigeria, Moves to 2nd Position

South Africa made the biggest move on Wednesday, moving from their initial 4th position to 2nd on the medal table at the end of day 7 after clinching six more gold medals. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Nocs to Unite At Nies 2024 for the Continent's Energy Agenda

The highly anticipated 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) is set to convene the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, bringing together esteemed CEOs and key… Read more »

Africa: After the AU Summit, Africa Continues Its Drift

IF a family meets in a room, members give themselves pecks, exchange polite greetings, make flowery speeches and emerge laughing for group photographs, it is likely they have not… Read more »

Africa: Afcon Awards - Troost-Ekong Wins Player of the Tournament [see Full List]

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been crowned the best player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) rolls out awards to… Read more »

Africa: Afcon - Africa Is the Ultimate Winner - Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima said on Sunday that Africa was the ultimate winner of the just concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Côte d'Ivoire. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa - What Nwabali Told Me Before Afcon - Bafana Gk Williams

Bafana Bafana of South Africa goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams has revealed that he had a conversation with Nigeria's Stanley Nwabali before the commencement of the ongoing Africa Cup… Read more »

Africa: Osimhen Doubtful for South Africa Clash, Misses Super Eagles Trip to Bouake

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen could miss the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final against South Africa after failing to travel with the rest of the squad from… Read more »

Africa: All The Grammys Winners

The 66th 2024 Grammys is ongoing today, February 4th, 2024. SZA has the most nominations with a total of nine, followed by Phoebe Bridgers, recording engineer Serban Ghenea, and… Read more »

Africa: South African Star Tyla's Grammy Win Sets Tone Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final Showdown

To some critics, this is a forestaste of what Nigerians should expect on Wednesday, gloating that South Africa are already in an early lead ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash… Read more »

Africa: Nigeria, South Africa to Meet in Repeat of Afcon 2000 Semi-Final

Twenty-four (24) years after Tijani Babangida's brace saw-off South Africa in their last Africa Cup of Nations semi-final appearance, both sides will meet again next Wednesday to… Read more »

Africa: Namibia's President Hage Geingob Dies in Hospital

Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. Read more »

Africa: South Africa or Cape Verde - Super Eagles Opponent in Afcon Semi-Final

After defeating Angola in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face the winner between South Africa and Cape Verde in the… Read more »

West Africa: Blinken Pledges $45m to Boost Coastal West Africa Security

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday pledged $45 million in additional financing to help fight conflict and bring stability to coastal West Africa, where insecurity… Read more »

Africa: Malaria Elimination - Lessons From Cabo Verde

The recent certification of Cabo Verde by the World Health Organisation, WHO, as the third malaria-free country in Africa after Mauritius (1973) and Algeria (2019) offers valuable… Read more »

Africa: Is Blinken's Visit Sparked by China Making Gains on Continent?

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in 10 months, the State Department said Thursday, redirecting his focus as… Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview - Zambia's Chipolopolo First Appearance in Eight Years

Chipolopolo makes a return to the AFCON under Avram Grant and has set sights on moving past the group stage and possibly winning the tournament. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 - Osimhen, Salah, Mane and Stars of Africa Descend On Ivory Coast

Sadio Mane's Senegal are aiming to retain their title and Mohamed Salah is chasing a first trophy with Egypt at this year's Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Ivory Coast on… Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2023 - Five Stars to Follow

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. Some of the biggest names in world football will feature at the tournament, and AFP Sport… Read more »

Africa: Meet the Top 10 Highest Goal Scorers in Afcon History

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have seen some gracious players grace its podium, picking up the golden boots for their high number of goals while on parade for their national… Read more »

Africa: AU Appeals for Calm in Ethiopia-Somalia Row

The African Union on Thursday joined the United States in appealing for calm in the Horn of Africa after regional tensions soared following a contested deal between Ethiopia and… Read more »

Central Africa: Unicef Seeks $2bn Humanitarian Assistance for West, Central Africa

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central… Read more »

Africa: Africa Cup of Nations 2023 - Who'll Win the Trophy?

Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition? Read more »

Africa: From Boniface to Kudus - African Stars Set to Make Their Afcon Debut in Ivory Coast

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has less than a month to go as the 24 qualified countries prepare their teams for the tournament in Ivory Coast. Read more »

Africa: Afcon 2024 - the Golden Boot Favourites

Considering recent history as well as current form, here are some players to keep an eye on in the 2024 African Cup of Nations. Read more »

Africa: Coups in W/Africa May Engulf Africa If Allowed to Fester - Foreign Affairs Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed fear over the increasing coups in West Africa, saying "it could snowball into engulfing the entire African… Read more »