AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia/in /by
Group E delivered a cruel verdict for Tunisia , eliminated from CAN 2023, after its draw against South Africa (0-0). A result that without panache qualifies Bafana Bafana for the round of 16.
Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa leaves “hijacked” CCC party/in /by
"My focus remains fully on Zimbabwe, asserting your victory, honoring the citizens mandate and God’s calling to provide leadership," he said in a statement Thursday (Jan. 25). "The original CCC idea has been contaminated, bastardized, hijacked by ZANU PF through the abuse of State institutions".
UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘Crown Jewels’ 150 years after looting from Asante King/in /by
The artefacts, taken during 19th-Century conflicts, hold great spiritual and cultural importance to Ghana, akin to the Benin Bronzes.
Algeria gears up for election year with aging president, opposition that is yet to offer challenger/in /by
The oil-rich north African country faces mounting political and economic challenges as public dissatisfaction rises.
UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘Crown Jewels’ 150 years after theft from Asante King/in /by
The artefacts, taken during 19th-Century conflicts, hold great spiritual and cultural importance to Ghana, akin to the Benin Bronzes.
Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition/in /by
The leader of Guinea's ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been granted the rank of general, according to an announcement made by the presidency on social media.
Zimbabwe opposition figure convicted of inciting violence, faces up to 10 years in jail/in /by
Prominent Zimbabwean opposition figure Job Sikhala was convicted of inciting public violence on Wednesday (Jan.24) in Harare. Since his arrest, he has spent 600 days, almost 2 years, in prison without bail.
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi resigns after second straight Africa Cup group-stage exit/in /by
Algerian Football Federation president Wali Sadi said Wednesday that he has agreed to end Belmadi's contract following Tuesday's "bitter elimination" from the tournament.
AFCON: teams prepare for round of 16/in /by
The Africa Cup of Nations now heads to the knockout stage after a series of uneventful matches in the group stages.
Zambia: Rescue efforts continue to pull out 7 workers trapped in mine/in /by
Copperbelt Province Secretary for Zambia Augustine Kasongo said Wednesday (Jan. 24) equipment had been provided, which while not "big enough to do the task," would help rescue efforts.