Emergence of Talent Africa's basketball journey is defined by the emergence of exceptional talent that has captivated global audiences. From NBA legends like Hakim Olajuwon to modern-day stars such as Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo,…
Burna Boy beats Mr Eazi and Others to…
Burna Boy has won the Best International Act at the 2019 BETAwards in Los Angeles. He beat five other contenders that included compatriot Mr Eazi. Others were Aka (South Africa), Aya Nakamura (France), Dave (U.K.),…
President Buhari Commiserates With Zamfara State, Urges New…
President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the government and people of Zamfara State on the recent infiltration of bandits, who killed several innocent citizens in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State. Condemning the incident, President…
Woman killed as lift ‘fails’ in Joburg highrise…
A woman believed to be in her 40s was killed when a lift 'failed' in a highrise building in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, on Sunday morning, paramedics said.ER24 spokesman Ross Campbell said the lift had ascended rapidly…
Quintessence of Seychelles 🇸🇨
Location: East Africa If you are looking for the best beaches in Africa then Seychelles should definitely top your list. It is not the most standard destination as it is a little off the beaten…
Sudanese protesters accept Ethiopian initiative to end political…
Sudanese protest leaders have agreed with a proposal set forth by Ethiopian mediators aiming to end the months-long unrest in the African country. A coalition of political groups representing the protesters announced that they had…
Guinea 2-2 Madagascar: Syli Nationale held by the…
Francois Kamano scored from the spot-kick as Guinea were held by debutants Madagascar at the 2019 Africa Nations Cup Group B opener at Alexandria Stadium on Saturday night.Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita appeared as a substitute,…
South Africa: 6 killed in head-on collision in…
Six people were killed in a head-on collision between two bakkies on the N8, between Bloemfontein and Botshabelo, on Saturday afternoon, Free State paramedics said. Netcare911 spokesperson Shaun Herbst said they declared five people as…
Nigeria: Osinbajo Leaves For The US Today, To…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be visiting the US where he will be meeting with his United States counterpart, Mr. Mike Pence and other key groups and interests in the country. Ahead of his…
Sudan protesters to meet Ethiopian mediator
Sudanese protest leaders were to hold talks later Saturday with an Ethiopian envoy who has been mediating with the ruling generals and drafted a compromise blueprint for a political transition. "The document is undergoing discussions…
AFCON 2019 updates: Burundi, Madagascar to make debuts
Uganda vs Democratic Republic of Congo It will be clash of the Great Lakes when Democratic Republic of Congo takes on Uganda at 14:30 hours GMT.The battle of the defences might decide this clash, as…
Nigeria: Federal Govt orders total health surveillance at…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed port health service officials and other relevant agencies at the points of entry to Nigeria to heighten surveillance toward ensuring that all passengers coming into the country are…
South African Artist, Babes Wodumo Fined R1000 For…
On Monday in Durban, South African Gqom queen Bongekile ”Babes Wodumo” Simelane and her sister Nondumiso were found guilty by the Durban Magistrate court after they failed to appear in court. The two sisters were…
Critically endangered vultures poisoned en masse in Botswana
More than 500 critically endangered vultures have died of poisoning in Botswana, according to local officials. A total of 537 vultures and two tawny eagles were found dead in the country's north-east, though it's unclear…
South Africa president delivers State of the Nation,…
South Africa’s president declared Thursday the country’s struggling state-owned power utility Eskom “cannot be allowed to fail” and said he wants more funding to keep it afloat after its cash runs out in October. President…
Cameroon, Nigeria qualify for knockout of 2019 Women’s…
Africa has two teams in the knockout stage as final day of group fixtures produces high-tempo games and outcomes. Cameroon qualified by playing and winning against New Zealand but Nigeria only had to look on…
FIFA takes over management of African football
Global football governing body FIFA have appointed General Fatma Samoura as “FIFA General Delegate for Africa” for a 6-month period from 1 August 2019 to 31 January 2020, renewable with the agreement of both organisations.…
Malawi parliament elects Catherine Hara first female speaker
Malawi’s Members of Parliament have elected fellow legislator, Catherine Gotani Hara, as speaker of Parliament, making her the country’s first female speaker for the August House. Hara, who belongs to the main opposition Malawi Congress…
Ivory Coast send AFCON warning after bashing Zambia
Ivory Coast sends 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt warning after coming from a goal down to beat the Zambia 4-1 on Thursday evening. The Copper Bullets started strong and scored within 15 minutes…