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Zambia and Morocco brace for high-stakes AFCON group clash
With both teams under pressure and little margin for error, the upcoming clash promises intensity, history, and high stakes
Central African Republic votes amid mostly peaceful election day
Roughly 2.3 million voters are casting ballots for president, legislators, and local offices, with provisional results expected by early January. The vote has drawn international attention due to ongoing questions about fairness and opposition obstacles, even as many polling sites reported calm cond
No weak teams at AFCON, Egypt’s head coach says ahead of Angola match
As Egypt readies to take on Angola at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, the team’s head coach has played down expectations of victory, saying that there’s no such things as a sure win at the continental tournament.
UK restricts DRC visas over migrant return row
A row between the United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated over what London calls Kinshasa’s refusal to cooperate with its new policy of returning undocumented migrants and people convicted of crimes.
Somalia leads international backlash against Israel over recognition of Somaliland
Somalia is leading a growing international backlash against Israel over its recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
Kyiv ‘not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means,’ Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Kyiv "not rushing to resolve conflict by peaceful means," and warns that Russia is ready to achieve its goals "by military means.”
Polls open in Guinea with junta leader favoured to win first presidential vote since 2021 coup
Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday in the country’s first presidential election since the 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Condé.
CAR general election gets underway as Touadéra seeks controversial third term
Central African Republic’s general election got underway on Sunday as President Archange Touadéra seeks a controversial third term in office.
Fresh clashes reported in eastern DRC town of Uvira despite M23 promise to withdraw
Hopes of peace in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are fading after new clashes erupted in Uvira on Friday.
Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana
Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.