Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label
The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.
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Africa: Dr. Hesbon Hansen - Can Kenya Really Become a 'Singapore of Africa'? the Questions We Must Ask
[Capital FM] "Singapore" may have become a campaign buzzword, but it raises fundamental questions that the country must confront--both proponents and sceptics alike. We live in a political culture where being in opposition, or simply outside government, often translates into
Africa: What China's Modernisation Means for the Global South
[Capital FM] The global development conversation is stuck in a loop. Advanced economies preach open markets while quietly erecting trade barriers. Institutions created to promote growth increasingly struggle to command legitimacy. For developing countries, the promise of
Africa: Oliseh Tips Super Eagles for Glory As Africa Cup of Nations Kicks Off in Morocco
[Leadership] ... Hosts cruise to winning start, beat Comoros in opener
Africa: Somalia Backs Multilateral Cooperation At Russia-Africa Forum in Cairo
[Shabelle] Cairo -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali represented the country at the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo from December 19 to 20, where he highlighted Mogadishu's foreign policy priorities and called for
Africa: Kenya Defence Chief Visits Troops in Somalia On AU Mission
[Shabelle] Kismayo, Somalia -- Kenya's Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya flew to Somalia on Friday to visit Kenyan troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), officials said.
Africa: Sudan's Delegate in Geneva Meets UNHCR Regional and Country Directors for Sudan and East Africa
[SNA] Geneva, December 20, 2025 (SUNA) - On the sidelines of the World Refugee Forum, Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, held a joint coordination meeting on Saturday at the mission's headquarters with Mamadou Dian,
Maldon's Zimbabwe striker Bonne set for Salah Afcon tie
Macauley Bonne plays for Maldon & Tiptree in England's eighth tier, but is going to Afcon with Zimbabwe.
East Africa: Ethiopia Continues Executing Its Key Role in Horn of Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is asserting itself as a major force in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its economic strength and strategic position to shape regional development and stability, according to Nebiyu Sihul, Director General of the Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party's
Africa: Africa Cup of Nations Hosts Morocco to Open Tournament On Record Winning Streak
[RFI] Following a €70 million revamp, the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat will be the setting on Sunday night for the opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, at which tournament hosts Morocco will take on Comoros.
Africa: Oil Refiners - Africa's Crude Demand to Jump From 1.8m Bpd to 4.5m Bpd By 2050
[This Day] The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), has said that the continent's crude oil consumption will surge from about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to as much as 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, positioning the continent's downstream energy
Africa: Africa CDC Raises Alarm As Cholera Cases More Than Double Across the Continent
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised serious concern over a sharp surge in cholera cases across the continent, with reported infections more than doubling to over 310,000 cases in 2025.
Africa: Another Break From Françafrique - Burkina Faso Suspends Participation in Francophone Judicial Body
[People's Dispatch] The severing of ties to the France-led judicial council, announced on December 15 as part of Burkina Faso's broader break from Françafrique.
Africa: Who Owns a Bank Account in Africa?
[Afrobarometer] Predictors of financial access and implications for domestic capital mobilisation
Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament
The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.
All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials
The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.
