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July 23
South Africa: A Coup Averted After Zuma Resignation - Report
South Africa reportedly avoided a coup by the skin of its teeth in February 2018, after President Jacob Zuma was forced to step down. Read more »
Ethiopia: Part-time Pastor's Jesus Moment Goes South After Dead Man Stays Dead
A health worker who managed to convince a family that he could resurrect their dead relative is in hot water after he was arrested, according to BBC. Read more »
July 20
South Africa: Percy Tau Excited to Join English Premier League Club
Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Percy Tau has landed himself a 4-year deal with an English Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. The club confirmed on their official… Read more »
July 17
Nigeria: How the Saraki-Led National Assembly Visit Can Boost U.S. Ties
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, led a delegation of the Nigerian National Assembly on an important three-day working visit to the U.S. capitol last week. Read more »
July 16
South Africa: Exposé on Diepsloot Rape Culture Makes Waves
A 43-minute documentary by BBC Africa crime reporter Golden Mtika on the prevalence of rape in Diepsloot has shocked social media users. "This is one of the most dangerous places… Read more »
July 13
Cameroon: 85 Years Old President Biya to Run Again
Cameroon President Paul Biya (85) who has been in power since 1982 has announced he will be a candidate in the next presidential election scheduled for November 7th. He made this… Read more »
July 12
Africa: Are Migrants Handing the World Cup to France?
Les Bleus have progressed to the final of the World Cup tournament and are set to meet Croatia on Sunday, having triumphed 2-1 over England. A goal from Cameroon-born French… Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Family of Githurai Girl Who Sang Alicia Keys's Song Get Death Threats
The family of the 13-year-old Githurai girl, Gracious Amani, who went viral on social media with her powerful voice after singing a rendition of Alicia Key's hit song, Girl on… Read more »
July 02
Africa: New Drive to Develop Drugs in Africa to Fight Malaria, TB
In a bid to generate African solutions to African challenges, researchers on the continent are being offered grants to come up with new drugs to fight malaria, tuberculosis and… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Price Spike Pushes Costs into Record Territory
Motorists' wallets are in for another shock after the June petrol price hike. Minister of Energy Jeff Radebe has announced a 23 cents price increase for 93 octane while 95 octane… Read more »
June 30
Africa: Senate Approves Trump Choice for Top State Department Africa Position
President Trump's selection for the senior Africa policy position in the State Department, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr., of Texas, was approved by the U.S. Senate on Thursday by voice vote. Read more »
June 29
South Africa: Grahamstown to be Renamed After Xhosa Warrior
Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has published a government gazette stating that Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape will be renamed Makhanda. Read more »
West Africa: PMI's Alessandro Poggiali, Speaks On illicit Trade
The two-day high-level meeting organized by the National Employers' Confederation of Senegal (CNES) in Dakar ended on Wednesday 27 June with strong recommendations on the level of… Read more »
June 28
Africa: Tunisia Saves Face
The Carthage Eagles went in to this game knowing there is nothing to play for but pride. That late goal against England and a 5-2 thrashing against Belgium in their second game… Read more »
Senegal: Colombia Ends Africa's World Cup Hopes
One cannot imagine the weight on the shoulders of 42-year-old Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé and his team as they stepped out on to Cosomos Arena in Samara, Russia. Sheer… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Super Eagles Sent Packing After Losing 2-1 to Argentina
What a dramatic game it was between the South Americans and the Super Eagles. Fans burst into tears when a late Marcos Rojo goal gave Argentina a dramatic victory over… Read more »
South Africa: Land Expropriation - What Does South Africa Have to Say?
As the first of 36 public hearings regarding land expropriation without compensation gets under way, South African citizens have taken to Twitter for further discussion on the… Read more »
Africa: Private Sector Advocates Objective Alliance Against Illegal Trade in ECOWAS
The West African private sector considers it necessary to set up an objective alliance to fight against illegal trade and its numerous consequences. Read more »
June 25
Africa: The Atlas Lions Roared, To the Consternation of the Red Fury
It's as if Morocco woke from a deep slumber, coming out fighting and roared like the lions they are... Read more »
Africa: No One-Size-Fits-All Solution for Climate Adaptation in Africa
Adaptation Futures 2018 - one of the largest gatherings of climate scientists, practitioners and business leaders has taken place for the first time on the African continent with… Read more »
Africa: Will Atlas Lions Exit With Some Pride? #WorldCup2018
Whether the Atlas Lions devour Spain or not, this match is just one that will see Morocco play for pride at Kaliningrad Stadium tonight. Read more »
June 24
Senegal: Teranga Lions Draw Against Japan's Blue Samurai
How will Senegal's physicality, power and height measure up to the speed and energy of the Blue Samurai in Russia's artistic city of Ekaterinberg. On a Sunday no less. The Teranga… Read more »
June 23
Tunisia: Belgium Erases Tunisia's World Cup Dream
The two giants met for the second time at the World Cup after 16 years following their 2001 1-1 draw in Korea. Read more »
June 22
Africa: Memories of Playing the Beautiful Game in Côte d'Ivoire
"No one polishes the dust off my heart the way he does." — Rabih Alameddine on the great Spanish midfielder Andrés Iniesta Read more »
Nigeria: Musa Carries Nigeria as Super Eagles Punish Iceland 2-0 at World Cup
Ahmed Musa scored a brilliant second-half double to fire Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Iceland and throw the second qualification spot in Group D wide open with one game… Read more »
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