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Senegal 0-1 Algeria: Teranga Lions tame by the Desert Foxes

Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in their second match of the Group C in the ongoing AFCON tournament in Egypt, thanks to Youcef Belaili brilliant composure in front of goalkeeper Edouard Osoque Mendy. Senegal started the game in attacking manner but was unable to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes but Algeria was denied […]

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Egypt star kicked out of AFCON squad over sexual harassment

Egypt star Amr Warda has been kicked out of their Africa Cup of Nations squad over sexual harassment towards a string of women. The 25-year-old PAOK midfielder who appeared as a substitute during the hosts’ 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe on Friday, will play no further part in his home tournament after the Egyptian FA announced […]

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Egypt says 7 policemen killed in Sinai jihadist attack

Seven police officers have been killed in a jihadist attack in restive North Sinai, Egypt’s interior ministry said on Wednesday. The attack near the regional capital El-Arish targeted an “assembly centre” for police, according to the ministry. Four assailants died “during clashes” following the attack, one when he detonated an explosives belt, it said. North […]

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Tanzanian Diamond Platnumz Premieres New Visuals For ”Kanyaga” (VIDEO)

Tanzanian singing sensation Nasibu Abdul Juma, WCB Wasafi Records frontier aka Diamond Platnumz, releases a brand new single entitled “Kanyaga“. This is his third official single for the year, coming after the release of his previous singles ‘The One‘ and ‘Inama‘ featuring Fally Ipupa. Production credit goes to talented record producer, S2Kizzy. Reports has it […]

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62 Million Nigerians Live Without Access to Improved Water Supply – EU

The Head of Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Amb. Ketil Karlsen, on Wednesday said 62 million Nigerians live without access to improved water and spend over half an hour traveling to fetch water. The European Ambassador equally said the organization has spent more 260 million euros in reaching more than ten […]

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Egypt 2-0 Congo DR: Pharaohs qualify to round of 16

Egypt beat Congo DR 2-0 to reach the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night at Cairo Internationa Stadium. The Pharaohs qualify reaches the knockout stage after beating unlucky Leopards and sits on top Group A after two matches. Egypt went ahead when Mohamed Salah’s cross was met by Aston […]

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Uganda 1-1 Zimbabwe: Okwi goal cancels by Billiat

Emmanuel Okwi goal cancels by Khama Billiat as Zimbabwe held Uganda 1-1 in the Group A encounter at the Cairo International Stadium on Wednesday night. Coming from a 2-0 win over Congo in their first match as the Crane were seemed in be motivated in the early exchanges of the game against a determined Warriors […]

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Omeruo sends Super Eagles to the knockout stage of AFCON

Kenneth Omeruo scores send half goals to send Super Eagles in the knockout stage of the 2019 African Cup of Nations after a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday evening encounter. Nigerian coach Gernot Rohr makes five changes from the matchday one squad that triumph over Burundi last Saturday with Chidozie […]

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AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Call Off Bonus Strike After Buhari Intervention

Super Eagles players have called off bonus striker after Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari intervention ahead of matchday two encounters against Guinea on Tuesday afternoon at Alexandria Stadium. The three-time African Champions agreed to train for 30 minutes on Tuesday evening after schedule, after the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) promised to pay a win bonus from […]

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UN Report Highlights Looming Tramadol Crisis In Africa

Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a worldwide drug report that showed deaths in the United States from overdoses still rising and a “crisis” of tramadol use emerging in parts of Africa. “The opioid crisis that has featured in far fewer headlines but that requires equally urgent international attention […]

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Ghana 2-2 Benin: Pote scores a brace to hold Black Stars

Mickael Pote of Benin scored a brace against 10- man Ghana to secure a 2-2 draw in their opener in the AFCON tournament in Egypt following the sending off of John Boye on Tuesday night. Benin hit the target with just two minutes played following a goal from Mickael Pote who received a sublime pass […]

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Quintessence of Zambia 🇿🇲

Going on safari is super cool. What’s decidedly uncool is having to deal with the armies of jeeps and hordes of tourists in the big parks that sometimes make it feel more like a theme park with little care for the wildlife you’re there to see.But there’s a place off the beaten tourist track, without […]

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AFCON: Cameroon start title defence with a win

The Indomitable Lion Cameroon started their title defence with a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau on Tuesday at the Ismailia Stadium in Egypt. Yaya Banana and substitute Stephane Bahoken scored both goals for Clarence Seedorf’s men as they began their title defence on winning note. It was Cameroon that made the first attack following Andre-Frank […]

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Quintessence of Kenya

While most touristic destinations in Kenya are based in the southern part (such as the beautiful Masai Mara & Maasai Mara National Reserve, Diani Beach and Amboseli National Park), the northern part of the country is a rather untouched and wild place. It’s very sparsely populated and infrastructure is rudimentary, but offers some of the […]

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Quintessence of Madagascar 🇲🇬

Location: East Africa Madagascar is a country with some of the best nature reserves and adventure anyone has ever experienced. However, traveling Madagascar independently is not for the faint hearted, especially if it’s your first time in Africa! Foreign explorers travel mostly around the south and western parts of the island, covering locations like Baobab […]

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Nigerian Singer, Duncan Mighty Welcomes 3rd Child With Wife

One of the happiest men on earth right now is ace Nigerian vocalist, Duncan Mighty as just been delivered of their third child. The visibly excited father and music star who could not hide his joy took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, where he shared a video of himself celebrating the […]

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Quintessence of Mozambique 🇲🇿

Mozambique is one of the most amazing off-the-beaten-path countries I’ve visited. With very little info online to go on when I initially went, I was a bit scared to go it alone, but I found a country with gorgeous coastline, friendly people, and amazing food. Head to Tofo for surfing, swimming with Manta Rays and […]

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Quintessence of Djibouti 🇩🇯

Djibouti is one of the smallest countries in Africa but it’s packed with things to do by land and by sea. Most trips start in the capital of Djibouti City, an interesting place to check out the markets and eat international foods such as Yemeni oven baked fish and bread. A must-do activity is a […]