Super Eagles boycott training over unpaid bonuses ahead of 2026 World Cup playoff vs Gabon
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have boycotted their training session in Rabat, Morocco, due to unpaid bonuses, raising concerns just days before their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final match against Gabon.
Protesters at COP30 climate talks demand a just energy transition
They called for a shift to cleaner energy and away from coal, oil, or natural gas, saying the time has come for action.
Gabon: Sylvia and Noureddin Bongo sentenced to 20 years in jail for embezzlement
The former first lady of Gabon and her son were being tried in absentia on various corruption charges.
Turkish defence firms showcase products at fair in Mali
The BAMEX’25 exhibition in the capital, Bamako, comes as the two countries deepen military ties.
Ndimande brothers charged with murder of South African rapper AKA
Two brothers, Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused in the high-profile killings of South African rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane, have been formally charged in Durban.
South Africa starts clinical trials on first locally developed oral cholera vaccine
South Africa's health minister said the vaccine could be approved and ready for use in Africa by 2028.
Tanzania: UN calls for probe into protests killings as hundreds face treason charges
The United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said there was “an apparent attempt to conceal evidence" of deaths.
Thieves steal ancient statues from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus
An official from Syria’s Directorate-General for Antiquities and Museums said that six marble statues were stolen, adding that an investigation is ongoing
Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he expects his record sixth World Cup next year at age 41 will be his last
Ethiopia named as host for 2027 UN Climate Summit
Dubbed the “Africa COP”, the summit is expected to center Africa's role in advancing climate justice and solutions