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AFCON 2023: Cameroon held in check by Guinea

Placed in the same group as Senegal, Cameroon only took one point against Guinea, for its entry into the African Cup of Nations.

Rare pygmy hippo born in Czech zoo makes first appearance

The hippo was named Mikolas and has joined two female and one male pygmy hippo in the Dvur Kralove zoo located 120 kilometers (75 miles) east of Prague, according to Helena Hubackova, a spokeswoman for the park.

“The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” wins Emmy Award for best variety talk series

South African comedian Trevor Noah and the team for “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah” received the award for outstanding variety talk series during the 75th Emmy Awards.
This year's editon was delayed because of the Hollywood strikes.

Kenya lost Sh4.2bn to Telegram shutdown in 2023

Telegram, a widely used social media platform in Kenya, faced an unexplained disruption coinciding with the country's crucial college entrance examinations.

Burkina Faso: Francis Kéré receives 2024 Crystal Award for social change at WEF

I feel encouraged to keep pushing. But with such an award, you are creating a bigger visibility to my work, so a lot of the men will be coming to me. So I hope of your support. You are our elite. Yes. Yes, you are our elite. And if you help me, you cou...

AFCON 2023: why did Onana not play?

The Manchester United goalkeeper was not selected by coach Rigobert Song for Monday's 1-1 draw with Guinea, despite the player rushing from England to arrive on time at the Charles Konan Banny stadium in Yamoussoukro.

Sudan’s govt pulls out of IGAD extraordinary summit

Sudan entered Monday in the 9th month of the war with no politically negotiated solution at hand. In December, rival commanders El Burhan and Hemedti agreed to a one-to-one meeting under the aegis of Igad. However, the RSF leader reported dropped out a...

Kenya: CJ Martha Koome calls for talks with President Ruto over his attacks on the courts

Ruto has recently accused unnamed "corrupt" judges of collaborating with the opposition to impede his government's projects.

I won’t run again for president – George Weah

He emphasized the need for time with his family and expressed gratitude to Liberians for his presidency, pledging to promote peace and prosperity in the country.

Lionel Messi makes history with third best FIFA men’s player

Despite the absence of the 36-year-old at the awards ceremony in London, Thierry Henry graciously accepted the accolade on his behalf.