Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City/in /by
At 34 years old, Zohran Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of Asian descent and the first to be born in Africa.
Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko looks forward to “good, healthy year” in 2026/in /by
Canada's Victoria Mboko says she won't allow greater pressures and expectations to derail her enjoyment of the game after her breakout 2025 season.
Anthony Joshua released from Lagos hospital after road crash/in /by
The British-Nigerian boxer was discharged from hospital after being deemed clinically "fit to recuperate from home," according to local authorities.
Mali and Burkina Faso restrict entry to US nations in tit-for-tat move/in /by
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American citizens after the US added both countries to a no-entry list.
Africa’s economy to expand in 2026 despite risks [Business Africa]/in /by
An IMF forecast reveals the continent will be home to more high-growth economies—expanding by at least 6%—than any other in 2026. South Sudan and Guinea, each projected for double-digit growth, powered by oil and mining booms lead the field
Tunisia’s head coach offers touching tribute to Moroccan hospitality/in /by
Tunisia’s head coach Sami Trabelsi has been busy. He’s led his team to a second place finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group C and qualified for the Round of 16. But he’s found time to make friends and remind AFCON fans that football is about more than what happens on the pitch.
Morocco welcomes 2026 as AFCON enters knockout stage [Football Now]/in /by
Host nation Morocco will face Tanzania in Rabat on Sunday, just before South Africa and Cameroon lock horns
UN Finds dire conditions on first visit to Sudan’s el-Fasher since its fall/in /by
The UN says hundreds of civilians remain, facing shortages of medicine, education and basic supplies. Food prices are extreme, with a kilogram of rice reportedly costing up to 100 dollars.
Fireworks light up the globe as nations ring in 2026/in /by
The world has begun saying goodbye to 2025, with South Pacific nations first to welcome 2026.
Real Madrid’s Mbappé suffers knee sprain, faces weeks on sidelines/in /by
Real Madrid have been dealt a major blow after confirming that star forward Kylian Mbappé has injured his left knee.