February 07
Africa: Nigeria Stuns South Africa - Super Eagles Zoom Into 2024 Afcon Final
Two penalty goals sent this encounter into penalties, where South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali made two saves to send Nigeria into Sunday's final. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Reacts to Concerns About Safety of Nigerians
The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa had earlier notified nationals living in South Africa of possible violent attacks following inflammatory comments made online by South… Read more »
Africa: Players to Watch in Nigeria Vs South Africa Match
The battle for space in the final thirds will be crucial to determining who wins a final ticket when Nigeria confronts South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 - Group Donates Jerseys to Super Eagles' Fans Ahead of South Africa Clash
Mohammed urged Nigerians to unite behind the Super Eagles as they confront South Africa on Wednesday Read more »
February 05
Africa: Exiting Ecowas and Its Implications for Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa
"ECOWAS, under the influence of foreign powers, betraying its founding principles, has become a threat to its member state..." Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said. Read more »
February 04
Africa: Afcon2023 - South Africa's Coach Speaks On Semi-Final Clash With Nigeria
He also noted that not many people in South Africa believed in the team. Read more »
Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 - WHO Releases Frightening Statistics
In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. Read more »
Africa: Afcon - Williams Is Hero As South Africa Book Semifinal Place Against Nigeria
South Africa captain Williams was the hero, as he saved four of the five penalties to snag their first semifinal place in 24 years. Read more »
February 02
North Africa: North Africans Dumped Out of Cote d'Ivoire's Afcon 2023
Morocco, fresh off their World Cup heroics, seemed destined for glory, while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, looked unstoppable Read more »
January 31
Africa: Afcon - South Africa Shock Morocco, Mali Ease Through
All top five FIFA-ranked teams have been dumped out at AFCON 2023 after South Africa shocked Morocco on Tuesday Read more »
January 29
Africa: Governance Continues to Deteriorate in Africa Because of Data Gaps - Report
Only three African countries (Egypt, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have a death registration system that registers at least 90 per cent of the deaths that occur. Read more »
January 28
Africa: Gates Foundation Says 0.5% of World Billionaires' Wealth Could Prevent 7 Million Deaths
The foundation said there are existing and emerging solutions that will improve and save lives despite challenges. Read more »
January 26
Africa: Gates Foundation Wants Global Philanthropists to Give More
The foundation's CEO suggests that with a little more than $7 billion, philanthropists could get vaccines to 300 million people. Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges Leaders to Root Out Terrorism in Africa
The UN Chief Mr Guterres says, in just a matter of years, Africa has become the "global epicentre of terrorism". Read more »
January 25
Africa: ICJ to Rule On South Africa's Request to Stop Israeli Attacks On Gaza
South Africa wants the ICJ, as a matter of extreme urgency, to ask Israel to immediately suspend its military operations in and against Gaza. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 Review - Heavyweights Knocked Down, North Africans Feel Heat As Nsue Leads Scorers' Chart
Heavyweights were demystified, and a surety is that at least three teams ranked outside the top 10 will be in the quarterfinals. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 - CAF Hammer Falls On Morocco, DR Congo
Following its investigation, the Disciplinary Board found both Morocco, DR Congo football federations, and Morocco's coach guilty Read more »
January 21
Africa: Guterres Calls for UN Security Council Reform, Makes Case for Africa
"How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council?" Read more »
Africa: Prime Video Cuts Funding in Africa, Middle East
Stakeholders have described it as a sad development for the African film and television industry. Read more »
Africa: U.S, Secretary of State Blinken Travels to Nigeria, Three Other African Countries
Secretary Blinken's goal is to strengthen ties with Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. Read more »
January 11
Africa: Afcon - Group a Should Be Straight Fight Between Elephants, Eagles
Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire are the top-ranked teams in Group A and both should qualify ahead of lower-ranked Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau Read more »
Africa: Afcon - DStv to Broadcast Tournament After All
SuperSport took to their X handle to announce the latest development by using the "no gree for anybody" slang, which is a widely used cliche in 2024 Read more »
January 08
Africa: Afcon - Sanwo-Olu to Send Off Super Eagles On Tuesday
According to a press release from the NFF media officer, Ademola Olajire, the Eagles will arrive in Lagos aboard a chartered aircraft on Tuesday evening for the send-off. Read more »
Africa: Afcon 2023 Preview - the 24 Talismans to Look Out for in Cote d'Ivoire
All the countries coming to AFCON 2023 have one player, on whose shoulders lies a lot of responsibility to help their teams achieve their respective goals. Read more »
December 30, 2023
West Africa: INEC Chair Seeks Collaboration Among Electoral Commissions in West Africa
Mr Yakubu underscored the complexity of election management and urged electoral commissions to prioritise peer support amid limited resources and escalating election costs. Read more »