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Kenya: pro-Palestine protesters targeted by police
Human rights activists in Kenya who held a protest in solidarity with Palestinians on Thursday were hit with teargas by police in Nairobi.
AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia
Group E delivered a cruel verdict for Tunisia , eliminated from CAN 2023, after its draw against South Africa (0-0). A result that without panache qualifies Bafana Bafana for the round of 16.
Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa leaves “hijacked” CCC party
"My focus remains fully on Zimbabwe, asserting your victory, honoring the citizens mandate and God’s calling to provide leadership," he said in a statement Thursday (Jan. 25). "The original CCC idea has been contaminated, bastardized, hijacked by ZANU PF through the abuse of State institutions".
UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘Crown Jewels’ 150 years after looting from Asante King
The artefacts, taken during 19th-Century conflicts, hold great spiritual and cultural importance to Ghana, akin to the Benin Bronzes.
Algeria gears up for election year with aging president, opposition that is yet to offer challenger
The oil-rich north African country faces mounting political and economic challenges as public dissatisfaction rises.
UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘Crown Jewels’ 150 years after theft from Asante King
The artefacts, taken during 19th-Century conflicts, hold great spiritual and cultural importance to Ghana, akin to the Benin Bronzes.
Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition
The leader of Guinea's ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been granted the rank of general, according to an announcement made by the presidency on social media.
Zimbabwe opposition figure convicted of inciting violence, faces up to 10 years in jail
Prominent Zimbabwean opposition figure Job Sikhala was convicted of inciting public violence on Wednesday (Jan.24) in Harare. Since his arrest, he has spent 600 days, almost 2 years, in prison without bail.
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi resigns after second straight Africa Cup group-stage exit
Algerian Football Federation president Wali Sadi said Wednesday that he has agreed to end Belmadi's contract following Tuesday's "bitter elimination" from the tournament.
AFCON: teams prepare for round of 16
The Africa Cup of Nations now heads to the knockout stage after a series of uneventful matches in the group stages.