In an unforeseen and urgent decision, the United States has ordered all non-essential staff to leave Nigeria due to an ’emergency security situation’. US embassy staff leave Nigeria the announcement was made on April 9, 2026, and comes in the light of growing threats from Islamist insurgents who are spilling over from the Sahel region […]
The seven players dropped to the Eritrea national football team has attracted international coverage, with questions of safety of its players, migration and pressures undergone by players in limiting environments. This happened immediately after Eritrea hit a historic event- qualifying to the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. Incident Details Eritrea […]
The 2025 edition of AFCON will be hosted by Morocco which serves both the high-level competition and as a catalyst for the development of football across the continent. All the young talents who have been waiting for the right stage to express and explore the international exposure which eventually opens the door for their professional […]
Starlink the satellite internet company by Elon Musk is growing fast in Africa. It now works in more than 20 countries on the continent. Just this month, Somalia gave Starlink a 10-year license to operate. Lesotho also allowed Starlink to begin service around the same time. Somalia’s Technology Minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, said, “We […]
Cricket South Africa reveals a new ODI squad for 2023 competitions as Proteas women’s team and presents fresh players alongside experienced leaders for matches against India and Sri Lanka. A 15-member team has three rookies who are joining the South African national team for the first time. The team includes Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and […]
African content is getting more attention around the world. While Nigerian films (Nollywood) are already well-known, East Africa—especially Kenya—is starting to shine too. Kenya is now creating shows that people everywhere want to watch. Companies like D&R Studios are leading the way. They’ve made popular shows like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Sol Family, This […]
During seven intensive training days, the South Sudan Football Association educated its referees in Rumbek. The organization (SSFA) trained 30 local referees plus officials from various zones to advance refereeing practices throughout South Sudan. Representatives of the Rumbek Local Football Association teamed up with referees holding roles in Group A South Sudan Cup match areas […]
The International Court of Justice is conducting a case where Sudan blames the United Arab Emirates for supporting genocide forces that fight in the Sudanese civil war. Several reports indicate the UAE sent weapons to the Rapid Support Forces to harm the non-Arab Massalit people of West Darfur. The UAE denies all accusations because officials […]
Abu Dhabi hosted a crucial exchange of prisoners between Russia and the United States on April 10 2025. Both global superpowers took this unusual chance to work together when they traded one citizen from Russia and the United States back to their home nations. Private negotiations about peace in Ukraine took place together with this […]
South Africa’s Test Captain Temba Bavuma faces an elbow injury issue that affects his sport participation before the World Test Championship final versus Australia. On Wednesday the Lions franchise learned too late that Temba Bavuma would miss their Cricket South Africa final against the Titans at the Wanderers. The news of his sudden withdrawal creates […]
Tonight, the Golden State Warriors will play the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena with Stephen Curry receiving official approval to participate in his return from a recent injury. The doctors have declared Stephen Curry available for Warriors duty before their game. Stephen Curry hopes to regain his scoring numbers when taking on the Suns’ defense […]
Police shot and killed a protected witness in South Africa’s Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town on the morning of Tuesday. The National Prosecuting Authority of Western Cape confirmed the murder while protecting investigation facts until experts complete their work. “The deceased served as an official State witness, yet we cannot discuss which prosecution matter […]
The 2025/26 season marks the start of the new Proteas Men’s contracted squad as CSA has given 18 national contracts plus 2 hybrid contracts to its players across June 2025 and May 2026. CSA created hybrid contracts so that David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen can participate in specified bilateral tours and ICC events […]
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts oversees South Africa’s 10 million tree cover expansion project spanning five years from her office as Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment minister. South African staff members started “One Employee One Tree” in Pretoria during 2018 by planting 10 million trees throughout South Africa. South Africa leverages its environmental goals by becoming part […]
Through their joint venture with Nvidia, Cassava Technologies creates the first African AI production facility to help local inventors. Cassava Technologies revealed its AI factory initiative at the Global AI Summit on Africa Kigali before the event began. Nvidia supercomputers will enter data centers across Africa with South Africa receiving them first in June under […]
On Friday, South Africa’s government leaders warned that President Trump’s wide trade tariff policies have zeroed out Africa’s AGOA benefits. Since its start in 2000 the trade initiative has connected US markets with eligible sub-Saharan African countries but its ending date is set for September. The chances of AGOA extension decline strongly due to Trump’s […]
The Gujarat Titans (GT) team confirmed Thursday that fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is taking an early IPL 2025 exit to handle a personal emergency in South Africa. The Titans published an official statement about Rabada leaving IPL 2025 but did not disclose his reason or return date. The formal statement from Gujarat Titans noted that […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India introduced a detailed list of cricket matches that will take place at home during the second half of 2025. The Indian national cricket team plans two international series against South Africa and the West Indies from October through December 2025. The cricket tour against West Indies starts […]
Rob Walter Resigns his Position as coach for the Proteas men’s team for white-ball games because personal problems needed attention. The coach at 49 achieved a historic milestone by helping South Africa reach their first T20 World Cup final in 2024. Through his coaching the Proteas played eight straight victories but placed second to India […]
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic through a phone call to bolster cooperation in different sectors particularly in trade, investments, renewable energy and infrastructure today March 28th 2025. President Touadéra expressed gratitude by taking X stating, “I thank my brother, President […]