Burkina Faso junta leader says coup attempt crushed
l Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced that he was the target of a coup attempt last…
Burkina Faso interim leader confirms coup attempt: Local media | Military News
Captain Ibrahim Traore said those responsible have been identified, but he prefers dialogue instead of arresting them. Burkina Faso’s interim…
A 12-year grudge: Ghana eager to avenge 2010 Uruguay defeat | Football
Accra, Ghana – Ghana and Uruguay meet in World Cup 2022 with an added importance for both sides. While La…
DR Congo army accuses M23 rebels of killing 50 civilians | News
The armed forces say the rebel group also violated a five-day-old ceasefire in the east of the country. The armed…
Japan stun Spain 2-1 to book place in World Cup last 16 | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Japan finish as winners of World Cup Group E, while Spain squeak through to the round of 16 on goal…
Germany crash out of World Cup despite win over Costa Rica | Qatar World Cup 2022
Four-time champions Germany have crashed out of the football World Cup in Qatar in the group stage, despite a 4-2…
Photos: Draw puts Croatia into World Cup last 16 and Belgium out | In Pictures
Croatia advanced into the last 16 of the World Cup after holding a stuttering Belgium to a 0-0 draw, sending…
Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawl | Government News
Tensions have grown between ruling and opposition politicians since legislative elections in July when leading coalition lost its comfortable majority.…
Kenya LGBT refugees report feeling unsafe at camp
l LGBT refugees in one of Kenya’s biggest camps for displaced people are asking to be relocated because of what…
South Korea to donate Mpox jabs to AU
South Korea will donate 50,000 doses of the monkey pox, now known as mpox, vaccines to the African Union. This…
Ghana football: How to dribble around nationality rules
l In our series of letters from African journalists, Elizabeth Ohene considers why Ghana’s nationality laws do not extend to…
Kenya doping: ‘Long journey’ to rebuild trust with World Athletics
l Kenya evaded a ban from competition but has a “long journey” ahead to rebuild trust following a string of…
DR Congo leader using crisis to delay polls – Kagame
l The Rwandan president has accused his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart of “trying to find a way to have…
Somalia speaker to reject ‘anti-Islam’ bills on sex abuse
l The speaker of Somalia’s lower house has vowed to “cancel any bill that violates Islamic values” ahead of the…
Farm gate scandal: Ramaphosa asks for more time
l The South African parliament says President Cyril Ramaphosa will no longer answer questions from lawmakers on Thursday because he…
Kenyans rush for state loans hours after launch
l More than a million Kenyans have registered to a government loan scheme targeting the youth and informal traders just…
Pope’s visit to DRC, South Sudan back on for early 2023 | Religion News
Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Sudan early next year, the Vatican said…
SA President Ramaphosa considers resigning over Farmgate scandal
News SA President Ramaphosa considers resigning over Farmgate scandal Thursday December 01 2022 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, gestures during…
S Africa’s Ramaphosa faces impeachment threat over farm scandal | Corruption News
An independent panel appointed by the speaker of South Africa’s parliament has found preliminary evidence that President Cyril Ramaphosa violated…
World Cup 2022: Belgium vs Croatia match preview | Qatar World Cup 2022 News
Who: Belgium vs Croatia, Group F Where: Al-Rayyan Stadium When: Thursday, December 1, at 6pm (15:00 GMT) FIFA ranking: Belgium…