Indian Sharma to coach Uganda at T20 World Cup
The Uganda Cricket Association has appointed Abhay Sharma as the new head coach of the men’s national team. The 54-year-old…
Ethiopian distance runner and Olympic finalist Zerfe Wondemagegn banned 5 years for doping
A runner from Ethiopia who reached the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Tokyo Olympics, and narrowly missed the world championship…
Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air
Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has become the latest local celebrity to be charged with abusing banknotes. The…
Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money
One of Nigeria’s most popular celebrities, a transgender woman known as Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail…
Nigeria and Zambia women seal final Olympic Games spots
Nigeria boss Randy Waldrum has warned his side must prepare professionally to be able to challenge for a medal at…
Nigeria’s junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF
The 20-player squad was also due to play against Italy and England. The Uefa Under-16 Youth Development Tournament, which is…
Nigerian celebrity Bobrisky pleads guilty to naira abuse
One of Nigeria’s most popular celebrities, a transgender woman known as Bobrisky, has pleaded guilty to six counts of naira…
Luke Fleurs: South African footballer shot dead in car hijacking
South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, his team says. The shooting took place…
Kenyan doctors reject government offer to end strike
Kenyan doctors working in public hospitals have rejected a government offer aimed at ending a weeks-long strike that has hampered…
Celebrated writer of fiction about Africa dies at 90
Maryse Condé, the French-Guadeloupean author, who wrote about slavery, colonialism, sexuality and African dictatorships in more than 20 novels, plays…
Davido blasts false arrest rumours
“I have never been arrested by anyone for any crime in any country in the world,” Davido has told fans…
Part of Nairobi airport closed after ‘small fire’
A section of Kenya’s main airport has been closed temporarily following a minor fire. An electrical fault caused the “small…
What African architecture can teach the world
Salt bricks and sweeping mud walls – as recently showcased by some African architects – may be the building blocks…
Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid
Thousands of newlyweds in Zimbabwe have been suprised to learn that their marriage certificates are not valid. It has emerged…
Sudan football club to play in Tanzanian premier league
Tanzania has agreed to let Sudanese football club Al Hilal compete in their premier league, while war continues to rage…
Rose Amankwaah; The London nurse who was an African sprint champion
Rose Amankwaah was once dubbed ‘the fastest woman in Africa’, and has been reflecting on her days representing Ghana on…
I felt like Jay-Z, says rising star Khaid
Nineteen-year-old singer-songwriter Khaid’s musical journey is quite the story. It started on the streets of his hometown Ojo, 40km (25…
2023 African Games: Could future Olympic stars lose out as organisers row?
The African Games begin in Accra, Ghana on Friday – but even before the starting pistol is fired on the…
Tanzanian star Zuchu apologises for ‘inappropriate’ show
Popular Tanzanian singer Zuchu has apologised after authorities in Zanzibar suspended her from all artistic activities on the archipelago for…
Afcon 2023: Saudi Arabia-based players will be ‘at top level’ at finals in Ivory Coast
Saudi Arabia’s influence on football is growing, with stars drawn to the country’s top flight by the riches on offer,…