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South Africa's president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the police minister and launched a sweeping inquiry into alleged sabotage at the highest levels of law enforcement..
Africa: CAF Player-Centric Workshops - Empowering Women Footballers On the Side of Wafcon 2024
[CAF] The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with FIFPro, is conducting player-focused educational workshops as part of the legacy activities for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024 (WAFCON).
Africa: CAF and TotalEnergies Celebrate Youth Talent With Unforgettable Opportunity for CAF African Schools Football Championship - Players of the Competition
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with multi-energy company TotalEnergies, is proud to announce a special recognition for the two standout performers from the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Final 2024/2025, held on April
Africa: Aziza Rabbah - Built to Last, Born to Defend
[CAF] At 39, Aziza Rabbah delivered a defensive masterclass to steer Morocco past Senegal in their final Group A match, claiming the coveted Player of the Match award and reaffirming her timeless value to the Atlas Lionesses.
Africa: World Leaders Mourn Former President Muhammadu Buhari
[Premium Times] Since the announcement of his death by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, tributes have poured in from within Nigeria and around the world.
Africa: Tanzania Step Up CHAN 2024 Preparations With Training Camp in Egypt
[CAF] Tanzania's national team, the Taifa Stars, are in the final stages of their preparations for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with an intensive training camp in Ismailia, Egypt.
Africa: South Africa, Mali Battle for Group C Top Spot
[CAF] After navigating the twists and turns of Group C, the reigning African champions South Africa and West African dark horses Mali now find themselves on a collision course with the Group C top slot at stake at the ongoing TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 in Morocco.
Africa: Botswana Leave It Late to Down Tunisia in Wafcon Group B Thriller
[CAF] Botswana struck a dramatic injury-time winner to edge Tunisia 2-1 in Casablanca on Sunday, but have to wait to discover if they have progressed to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025.
Africa: Kenya's Captain Omar - CHAN Home Advantage Will Drive Us, Not Pressure Us
[CAF] Kenya captain Aboud Omar says playing on home soil at the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is a source of motivation rather than pressure for the Harambee Stars.
Africa: Algeria Hold Nigeria in Casablanca Stalemate to Clinch Quarter-Final Spot
[CAF] Algeria secured a vital point in a goalless draw against Nigeria to reach the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time in their history.
Africa: Malete's Method
[CAF] Among the whispers of African Women's Football, one name is beginning to make a name for itself: Alex Malete. On Sunday, July 13th, at the Père Jégo Stadium in Casablanca, the Botswana coach gave his country much more than a simple comeback. At 35, he achieved his first
Africa: Do or Die for Ghana, Tanzania
[CAF] This is it. One more chance to earn a place in the quarterfinals of the TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 for Tanzania and Ghana who have only amassed a point after two Group C matches.
Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Mourns the Passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sorrow of the passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who died today at the age of 82.
Africa: Bitcoin Overtakes Gold As 2025's Top Asset After Hitting $122,000
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Africa: President Ruto Says Nigeria, Africa Immensely Enriched By Buhari's Wisdom
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says Nigeria and the African continent was immensely enriched by the late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari's wisdom and steadfast commitment.
Africa: CAF Clears Namboole Stadium to Host CHAN 2024 Matches
[Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, to host matches of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 2 to August 30 this year.
Africa: Three Years of 'Total War' - How Mogadishu's Al-Shabaab Offensive Unraveled
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In August 2022, President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that his administration would launch a "total war" against the Al-Qaida-linked militant group Al-Shabaab. The declaration came in the aftermath of a deadly hotel siege in
Africa: UK Opens Trade Gates Wider for Africa With New Reforms to Spur Jobs and Growth
[263Chat] The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping package of trade reforms aimed at boosting African exports, creating jobs and fostering economic growth across the continent.
Africa: America's Plan to Send Deportees to Africa Needs a Rethink
[FrontPageAfrica] THINGS ARE STILL a bit murky amid chatters and uncertainty surrounding a purported plan by the United States of America to offload scores of deportees, many of who are victims of the country's aggressive crackdown on immigrants and a ragedy policy wreaking
Africa: Namibia Into Africa Cup Final
[Namibian] Namibia are through to the final of the Rugby Africa Cup after an impressive 21-7 victory against Algeria in Kampala yesterday.
Africa: Lake Chad Basin's Military Bases in ISWAP's Crosshairs
[ISS] Remote and poorly resourced outposts are soft targets for attacks, and a weak point in regional counter-terrorism efforts.
Africa: The Risks Artificial Intelligence Pose for the Global South
[IPS] United Nations -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and leaving its mark across the globe. Yet the implementation of AI risks widening the gap between the Global North and South.
Africa: Sealing the Leadership Leak - Andia Chakava Shares Proven Strategies to Elevate Women Into Top Roles
[Graça Machel Trust] Recently, the Graça Machel Trust, through its Afrishela Fund, joined forces with 2X Global to co-host an Investor Meetup in Nairobi. This brought together impact investors, venture capitalists, and fund managers to explore the evolving landscape of
Africa: 'Tax the Super-Rich'
[Independent (Kampala)] Oxfam report warns of danger ahead as gap widens between rich and poor
The striker with an 'icon' for a team-mate
Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.
Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82
Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.
World's oldest president to seek eighth term
Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.
Africa: UN Reform - Is It Time to Renew the Idea of Clustering the Major Environmental Agreements?
[IPS] SAN Francisco, California / Apex, North Carolina, -- "Never let a good crisis go to waste." Winston Churchill's famous maxim feels very relevant today, when multilateralism and many environmental causes seem to be in retreat. We now face a triple planetary crisis of
Africa: Will the FfD4 Sevilla Commitment Ever Be Followed Up?
[IPS] Kathmandu, Nepal -- The extensive plan of action adopted at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), held recently in Sevilla, Spain (30 June - 3 July), triggers the question: Where will the money come from?
Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story
A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.
Africa: Buhari - Tinubu, OBJ, IBB, Jonathan, AU, Govs, Others Mourn
[Leadership] Eminent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former presidents, governors and monarchs, have mourned the demise of the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari.
Africa: U.S., AU, Ecowas, Others Hail Buhari As a Champion of Democracy, Integrity
[Daily Trust] World leaders and international organisations have paid tributes to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at 82.
Africa: Celebrating the Potential and Promise of the Largest Youth Generation Ever
[UN News] Young people are shaping the future and demanding a world that is just, inclusive and sustainable, the UN chief said on Friday, marking World Population Day.
Africa: A Conversation With Anisia Uzeyman and Saul Williams Directors of Neptune Frost Afropop - the Ultimate Cultural Exchange
[Afropop] AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, the Peabody Award-winning series by Black Public Media (BPM) and WORLD, is bringing for another gripping season of powerful films, featuring two stories featuring LGBTQ+ protagonists to Season 17. The films Neptune Frost, by
Africa: UN Forum to Spotlight Health, Gender Equality, and Oceans in 2025 Push for Sustainable Development
[UN News] As the deadline for the 2030 Agenda looms, ministers, experts, and civil society actors from around the world will convene in New York next week for a high-level UN forum to fast-track action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Africa: Bonn Climate Talks - Why World Needs to Go Further, Faster, and Fairer
[IPS] Srinagar & Bonn -- This 62nd meeting of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) from June 16 to 26, 2025 revealed the persistent complexities and political tensions that continue to challenge multilateral climate governance.
Africa: Guineafowl Can Outsmart Extreme Temperatures - We Spent a Year Finding Out How
[The Conversation Africa] Have you ever wondered how wild birds cope with baking hot afternoons and freezing cold mornings? Our new study has taken a close look at one of Africa's most familiar birds - the helmeted guineafowl - and uncovered surprising answers about how they
Africa: Africa's Freshwater Ecosystems Depend On Little Creatures Like Insects and Snails - Study Maps Overlooked Species
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's tropical belt, defined by the Guinean forests of west Africa and the Congo Basin of central Africa, is globally recognised for its astounding biodiversity.
Africa: Lifesaver - Study Shows Vaccine Campaigns Cut Deaths By Nearly 60 Per Cent
[UN News] Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.