How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day
Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.
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Africa: Women's Futsal Afcon 2025 Semi-Finalists Confirmed - Morocco, Tanzania, Angola, and Cameroon Continue the Adventure
[CAF] The four remaining nations of the ongoing CAF Women's Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), currently taking place in Morocco have been confirmed following the closely contested group stages at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
Africa: Cairo Dazzles With Colourful Opening of TotalEnergies U-20 Afcon 2025
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, kicked off in style on Sunday evening with a vibrant opening ceremony at Cairo International Stadium, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament.
Africa: Egypt Edge South Africa to Open TotalEnergies U-20 Afcon Campaign With Vital Win
[CAF] Hosts Egypt made a winning start to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday evening.
Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death
A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.
Africa: Cardoso - Economic Reforms Paving Way for Long-Term Growth
[This Day] In a chat with newsmen at the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group spring meetings in Washington DC, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, highlighted the significant strides made in Nigeria's economic reforms.
Africa: Golf - South Africa's Cup Tees-Off On May 4 At Ikoyi Club
[This Day] The third instalment of the South Africa's Cup, an 18-hole golf tournament is set to take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos, as part of South Africa Week celebrating 31 years of that country's Freedom and Democracy.
Africa: All Eyes Turn to Conclave As Pope's Tomb Opens to Public
[New Era] Vatican City -- With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.
Africa: Everything You Need to Know About the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025
[CAF] The 18th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations is officially underway in Egypt, promising three weeks of thrilling football action from the continent's rising stars.
Africa: As the Use of Technology Rises, So Does the Prevalence of Online Abuse Against Women, Spotlighting the Need for Urgent Interventions Like the Implementation of Achpr Resolution 522.
[IFEX] Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Africa: Algeria-AES Diplomatic Crisis Calls for Swift African Union Mediation
[ISS] The latest tensions are a wake-up call for the AU, which has lost influence in the Sahel-Saharan region.
West Africa: West Africa Charts New Trade, Infrastructure Frontiers Amid Global Shifts
[Premium Times] "West African governments, private sector actors and financiers must move swiftly to diversify trade alliances and overhaul infrastructure financing models."
Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape
Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case.
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 28, 2025
[allAfrica] 'Majority Bloc' Seeks Re-Argument of Liberia Legislative Impasse
Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say
Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.
Southern Africa: Election Academy Seeks to Strengthen Electoral Integrity in Southern Africa
[263Chat] The Electoral Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) hosted a two-day Elections Academy to review and enhance the integrity of electoral processes in Southern Africa.
Africa: AU Pledges to Continue Supporting Somalia Despite Funding Challenges
[Shabelle] Kampala, Uganda -- The African Union (AU) pledged to continue to support peace and stability in Somalia despite financial challenges affecting the bloc's peacekeeping mission in the Horn of Africa nation.
Africa: After First 100 Days of U.S. Aid Budget Cuts
[MSF] Three months since the Trump administration first suspended all international assistance pending review, the United States (US) has terminated much of its funding for global health and humanitarian programmes, dismantled the federal government architecture for oversight
Africa: Malaria Fight Under Threat As U.S. Funding Cuts Raise Fears in Africa
[RFI] In 25 years, investment in the fight against malaria has prevented two billion infections and 13 million deaths, most of them in Africa, which carries nearly all of the burden of the disease. But as cases rise for a fifth year in a row and US funding is cut, experts warn
Africa: Is the Catholic Church Ready for Its First African Pope?
[RFI] As world leaders gather in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, many Catholics are wondering if the church could soon elect its first black pope. With Africa home to one in five Catholics, the idea of a pope from the continent is gaining ground.
Africa: From Border Control to Belonging - How Host Communities Gain From Empowering Refugees
[UN News] With humanitarian aid in decline, the international community must shift its focus from short-term relief efforts to inclusive policies that support both refugees and host communities.
Africa: Africa CDC Commends Uganda's Leadership in Ending Eighth Ebola Outbreak
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) commends the Republic of Uganda for officially declaring the end of its eighth outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD).
Africa: Fossil Fuels Are Still Subsidised - G20 Could Push for the Funds to Be Shifted to Cleaner Energy
[The Conversation Africa] As the G20 presiding nation, South Africa has an opportunity to champion issues relevant to emerging economies. One of these issues is government subsidisation of privately owned fossil fuel corporations.
Africa: African Giving Practices - Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support
[IPS] Harare -- Across Africa, giving is not just an act of charity; it's a deep-rooted tradition embedded in culture, community, and mutual care. The concept of giving has evolved through generations, often taking on forms that are as diverse as the continent itself.