AFCON 2023: Nigeria edges past Angola, DR Congo triumphs over Guinea in quarterfinals/in /by
Nigeria secured a spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-finals by defeating Angola with a solitary goal from Ademola Lookman. The Atalanta forward's precise finish came just before half-time, capitalizing on a brilliant build-up by Moses Simon.
Iran president vows against “bullies”/in /by
While Biden and White House officials have stressed that they don’t want a broader war with Iran, the administration has also warned that its response to the deadly assault won’t be a “one-off.”
CAF taking steps to tackle “unprofessional” behavior by journalists at AFCON/in /by
CAF said Friday (Feb. 02) it met with the local organizing committee and police to find workable solutions. On Wednesday (Jan. 31), the International Sports Press Association condemned journalists’ “deplorable” behavior at this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Algeria urges UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire as it convenes over ICJ ruling/in /by
The Security Council reviewed Wednesday (Jan. 28) the International Court of Justice order indicating provisional measures in the case concerning the Application of the Genocide convention, as the deadly war in Gaza continues.
Nigeria, Angola gear towards AFCON quarter-finals kick off/in /by
Nigeria and Angola kick off the AFCON quarter-finals on Friday (Feb. 02) at 5 PM GMT. The tie pits the highest ranked FIFA team still in the competition, against the lowest ranked.
Football: Oshoala leaves Barcelona for Bay FC in the USA/in /by
Bay FC, a team in the National Women's Soccer League in the USA, has acquired Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala from FC Barcelona.
Segun Aremu: Nigerian traditional monarch shot dead, wife kidnapped/in /by
Armed assailants have shot a traditional ruler and abducted his wife along with another individual in the southwestern region of Nigeria, authorities say.
Madagascar celebrated at London orchid festival/in /by
Madagascar is home to between 10,000 and 12,000 plant types. Researchers at London's Kew gardens want to raise awareness of all the flowers facing extinction. They hope partnering with local communities to protect and even reintroduce orchids will help save them for future generations.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosts Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi/in /by
. As the discussions unfold, the focus remains on addressing shared challenges and identifying opportunities for collaboration that will contribute to the mutual benefit of the United States and Kenya.
Kenyan police updates on Nairobi massive gas explosion/in /by
"We have around 271 people who are admitted in various hospitals in Nairobi. With Mama Lucy (hospital) having the bulk, 140 are there," the assistant Inspector General of Police said Friday (Feb.02). "[...] 21 were treated on site and allowed to go back to their home. We have 3 fatalities for now"