In a stunning turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa emerged as the unexpected giant-killers, eliminating 10-man Morocco in a riveting Round of 16 clash with a 2-0 victory in San Pedro. The match was characterized by a smash-and-grab performance from Bafana Bafana, securing a historic win with excellent second-half goals […]

In an unexpected move, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, announced on Niger national television, was described as a “sovereign” choice, citing ECOWAS’s perceived deviation from its founding principles. The Sahel nations accused ECOWAS of neglecting their fight against terrorism and […]

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, kicked off her 2024 season in remarkable fashion, setting a new African record in the women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Tour in Astana, Kazakhstan. Amusan, known for her incredible speed and agility, crossed the finish line in an impressive 7.77 seconds, erasing […]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the intense Round of 16 stage, and it’s been marked by unexpected outcomes and coaching overhauls. Traditionally strong teams such as Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia have shockingly bowed out, prompting swift decisions to part ways with their respective coaches. Ghana, despite narrowly making it through to […]

Human Rights Watch has enthusiastically welcomed the recent provisional measures taken by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel, a response to a case initiated by South Africa. The case alleges violations of the Genocide Convention in Gaza, marking a historic development in the pursuit of justice for Palestinians. In a ground-breaking decision, the […]

Bobbie Wine, Ugandan singer and political figure, expresses his profound gratitude following the nomination of “Bobi Wine: The People’s President” in the Best Documentary Feature Film category for the 2024 Academy Awards. Representing the only African entries alongside Tunisia’s “Four Daughters,” these documentaries emerged as Africa’s contenders across 23 categories at the upcoming Oscars, scheduled […]

Tom Saintfiet, the esteemed Belgian coach, has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Gambian national football team, concluding a tenure that began in July 2018 and spanned until January 2024. His extensive coaching career has taken him across various countries, including Belgium, Qatar, Germany, Faroe Islands, Finland, Jordan, and the Netherlands. […]

In South Africa, a 29-year-old man was apprehended on Tuesday and is set to face 76 counts of murder following his admission during a public inquiry that he intentionally started a fatal building fire in Johannesburg last year. The shocking revelation unfolded as the man explained that he ignited the fire while attempting to dispose […]

Today, we’re spotlighting Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, the trailblazing Secretary-General of FIFA. Born in Dakar, Senegal, on September 9, 1962, she made history by becoming FIFA’s first female Secretary-General on June 20, 2016.  Samoura’s journey includes significant roles at the United Nations World Food Programme, where she served in various countries, negotiating with local warlords […]

Themba Zwane stole the show with a stunning exhibition of football brilliance, scoring twice in a frenetic 16-minute first-half blitz to push South Africa to a thumping victory over Namibia and securing their first points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The redemption quest for Percy Tau, who had previously missed a penalty in […]