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Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 18:30
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 18:18
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.

'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 17:42
DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 17:42
DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.

Korir banned for five years over doping admission

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 15:04
Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Korir banned for five years over doping admission

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 15:04
Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:49
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
Categories: Africa, Pályázatok

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:49
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Caf general secretary steps down amid Afcon final fallout

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 15:53
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Caf general secretary steps down amid Afcon final fallout

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 15:53
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.

Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool?

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 14:05
Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool?
Categories: Africa, Défense

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 01:01
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
Categories: Africa, European Union

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking

Sun, 03/29/2026 - 01:01
The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 19:13
Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.
Categories: Africa, Défense

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 02:06
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
Categories: Africa, Pályázatok

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

Sat, 03/28/2026 - 02:06
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

Salah could play for seven more years - Klopp

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 17:58
Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Morocco ready to host Wafcon 'any time' as questions remain over postponement

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:07
A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 10:09
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:16
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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