December 21, 2012
South Africa: Free Ads and Semenya Top Google Searches
Free classified advertisement is what South Africans were interested in this year, if Google's Zeitgeist list is anything to go by - as OLX topped the most-searched category. South… Read more »
Senegal: President Sall Tops Country's Search Terms
Macky Sall won the presidency of Senegal in April 2012, after a tumulutous time in country, when Abdoulaye Wade official approval to run for a controversial third and last term was… 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 12, 2012
Uganda/Kenya: Uganda Finishes Olympics in Burst of Glory
Uganda's Stephen Kiprotich set the seal on East Africa's dominance of long-distance running at this year's Olympics - and won glory for his country - when he took the gold medal in… Read more »
August 09, 2012
South Africa: Controversy Trails Gold Medalist
The man who won South Africa's first gold at the 2012 Olympic games, Cameron van der Burgh, has allegedly admitted to using illegal kicks. 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 »
May 19, 2012
Africa: Drogba Penalty Wins Champions League Cup for Chelsea
With an equalizer near full time, followed by the winning goal in a penalty shoot-out, Cote d'Ivoire's Didier Drogba powered Chelsea to victory in this year's UEFA Champions League… Read more »
May 12, 2012
Africa: All Eyes on the Brothers Toure in English Soccer
AllAfrica update: Read the dramatic story of Sunday's match below this report... Read more »
February 14, 2012
Africa: Cup of Nations Sets Top Scorers Record
A list of seven players finishing at the top of the scoring charts at the African Nations Cup finals is a first in the history of the tournament. Read more »
Africa: Seven Stadiums Could Host 2013 Cup of Nations
A record number of seven venues could be used by South Africa for the hosting of next year's African Nations Cup finals, as the country seeks to utilise all the stadiums that were… Read more »
February 13, 2012
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: The Indomitable Spirit of Chipolopolo's Football
The indomitable spirit of Zambian football and a deep camaraderie were key factors behind their success at the African Nations Cup, coach Herve Renard said after the remarkable… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Chipolopolo Win Thrilling Football Final in Dramatic Penalty Shoot-Out
Zambia outlasted Cote d'Ivoire 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the end of a thrilling final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations to claim their first-ever continental title on… Read more »
Africa: More Cup of Nations Finals to Be Co-Hosted?
The Confederation of African Football say that co-hosting might be the only way for more countries to host future African Nations Cup finals. Read more »
February 11, 2012
Mali/Ghana: Les Aigles Beat Dispirited Black Stars to Win Bronze
Cheick Tidiane Diabate's double ensured bronze for Mali at the African Nations Cup finals and added to Ghana's anguish at the tournament, where the final score in the third and… Read more »
Zambia/Cote d'Ivoire: Two Outstanding Teams to Clash in Cup of Nations Final
As Cote d'Ivoire prepare to meet Zambia at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Sunday, it is fair to say that the two most deserving sides have reached the final of the… Read more »
February 10, 2012
Ghana/Mali: Semi-Final Losers Make Final Effort to Win Afcon Bronze
Ghana take on Mali in the battle for the bronze medal at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Read more »
February 09, 2012
Mali/Cote d'Ivoire: Elephants Look to Defence in Solid Afcon Campaign
Solid defence has proven the key to the progress of Cote d'Ivoire to the African Nations Cup final - more than the star-studded attack they possess. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: The Torment of Asamoah Gyan
The torment of Asamoah Gyan will be double after another vital penalty miss for Ghana and their resultant elimination from a major tournament. Read more »
February 08, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Gervinho Steps Up to Carry Elephants to Finals
Cote d'Ivoire have sealed their place in the final of the Cup of Nations with a deserved 1-0 victory over Mali in their semi-final in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
Zambia/Ghana: Chipolopolo Inflict Shock Defeat On Black Stars to Reach AFCON Final
Zambia caused a major upset when they beat Ghana 1-0 in Bata on Wednesday to advance to the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
Ghana/Zambia: It's Chipolopolo!
Zambia returned to African soccer with a vengeance on Wednesday by beating favourites Ghana 2-1 to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
February 07, 2012
Ghana/Zambia: Coach of Underdogs Starts War of Words Against Black Stars
Zambia coach Herve Renard is heaping praise, platitudes and the mantle of match favorites onto his opponents for Wednesday's Nations Cup semi-final, taking all the pressure off the… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Mali: Superior Elephants Face Opponents With Guts in Semi-Final
Tournament favourites Cote d'Ivoire and Mali go head-to-head for a place in the final of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville on Wednesday. Read more »
February 06, 2012
Mali/Gabon: 'Les Aigles' Have 'Nothing to Lose' in Afcon Semi-Final
Mali were the first to admit they did not convince in getting past co-hosts Gabon and taking an African Nations Cup semi-finals berth, but made no apologies for their progress. Read more »
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 »