Mourad Merzouki brings hip-hop dance to Olympics as ‘Dance of the Games’ creator
The renowned French-Algerian choreographer and his dance troupe will take center stage near the Eiffel Towel in Paris, debuting the official dance of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 Olympics: Cindy Ngamba wins first refugee medal
Cindy Ngamba 's victory at the Paris Games comes after a fierce fight against French boxer Davina Michel in the quarter-finals of the 75 kilos in front of a passionate French crowd.
U.S. military to hand over last base to Niger authorities
The US will hand over its last military base in Niger Monday, ahead of the September 15 deadline for US forces to leave the country under an agreement with Nigerien authorities.
Algerian boxer Khelif speaks of horrific experience over gender misconception
The vitriol stems from claims by the International Boxing Association, which has been permanently banned from the Olympics, that they both failed an unspecified eligibility test for the women’s competition at last year’s world championships.
Lagos Protests: Citizens React to Tinubu’s call for calm
On Sunday, demonstrators in Lagos expressed their thoughts on an early request made by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the weeks-long protests in the country against economic challenges.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Moroccan football in full swing
"I have only one goal here, which is to win the medal ," Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi said of the gold medal.
South Africa: Nearly 100 Ethiopian migrants rescued by police
The Ethiopian migrants are believed to have been illegally trafficked. They were packed into small rooms and kept locked up, police said.
Kaylia Nemour wins Algeria first-ever gymnastics gold medal
Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country’s first Olympic gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final on Sunday to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China. Sunisa Lee of the U.S. picked up her third medal in Paris and sixth of her Olympic career by grabbing bronze
Concerns rise among Malians in Ivory Coast over ECOWAS exit plan
A group of Malian nationals residing in Ivory Coast convened in Abidjan on Sunday to express their opposition to Mali's planned exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) next January.
Lagos protests: Citizens respond to Tinubu’s appeal for calm
On Sunday, demonstrators in Lagos expressed their thoughts on an early request made by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the weeks-long protests in the country against economic challenges.