Opposition divided after Senegal’s Macky Sall postponed presidential polls
Several opposition figures rejected President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the election, with at least two of the 20 presidential candidates saying they would proceed with their campaign scheduled to kick off on Sunday.
Ivory Coast and South Africa reach Africa Cup semifinals
Oumar Diakité scored in stoppage time of extra time to send 10-man Ivory Coast into the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 2-1 win over northern neighbor Mali on Saturday
Namibian President Geingob dies in hospital while receiving treatment
Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced. He was 82.
Kenya: Explosion tragedy unveils regulatory oversight challenges
A massive fireball over a Nairobi apartment block captured by a 19-year-old Philip Awinyo Jeremiah turned a regular night into chaos, leading to a viral video on social media.
Senegal’s Macky Sall postpones presidential election amid integrity concerns
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25.
African music triumphs from Grammy recognition to worldwide Influence
The African music industry, the continent's diverse genres and talents are not only conquering global charts but also earning a place on the prestigious Grammy stage.
Stabbing attack at parisian train station raises security concerns ahead of Olympic Games
An assailant injured three people in a stabbing attack at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris on Saturday. The attack, occurring at approximately 8 a.m., adds to the string of security concerns in the Olympic host city just six months before the Summer Games are set to open.
Angola’s AFCON journey ends in quarter-final heartbreak for fans
Angola's AFCON journey concluded in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 loss to Nigeria, leaving fans with mixed emotions. Despite the disappointment, the Palancas Negras had defied expectations by topping their group and eliminating Namibia in the round of 16 with a 3-0 victory.
Mali’s ECOWAS exit rallies support and sparks regional concerns
Demonstrators flooded the streets of Bamako on Thursday, rallying in support of the Malian junta's decision to withdraw the country from the Economic Community of West African States.
Visually impaired teacher inspires students with unwavering commitment
we meet a man who has been inspiring his students for over 20 years. Godfrey Okello is visually impaired, but his visual handicap has never been a barrier to passing on his passion for English literature and music to those he teaches.