Cameroon crush Malawi to win first-ever WAFCON crown
Cameroon won their first ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title by dismantling Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday, with three goals coming during a one-sided first-half display. Three-time defeated finalists in previous editions of the tournament, Cameroon ousted last…
South African Inventor Creates Humanoid Robot that Speaks All 11 Official Languages
South African inventor Mzwandile Zulu has created a humanoid robot capable of engaging with individuals through the nation’s eleven recognised official languages. The system is engineered to comprehend and reply in tongues such as isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sepedi, Xitsonga, Afrikaans, English,…
Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali
Nigeria end Côte d’Ivoire’s fairytale run, set up final rematch with Mali Nigeria won their third consecutive game to reach the final for the second consecutive time. The host nation’s smooth run came to a painful end last night when…
Malawi secures groundnuts market in Kenya
Malawi has unlocked a groundnuts export market in Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) which has seen H. Adams Wholesalers shipping its first 30 metric tonnes (MT) to the east African nation. This follows the recent Malawi…
SOUTH AFRICA SEEKS $18.5M REPATRIATION COSTS FROM NIGERIA, MALAWI AND ETHIOPIA AMID MIGRATION CRACKDOWN
South Africa has asked Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia to reimburse part of the R292 million (about $18.5 million) it says it spent repatriating foreign nationals amid an intensified crackdown on undocumented migration. The Department of Home Affairs disclosed that the…
KENYAN ARRESTED IN ZAMBIA OVER ALLEGED PLOT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTION
A 56-year-old Kenyan national has been arrested in Zambia over an alleged cybercrime operation targeting state systems ahead of the country’s 2026 general election. The suspect, identified as Michael Njuka, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation carried out by a…
Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final
Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts…
Nigerian woman becomes captain in US Army
The promotion comes a few months after Uzoma revealed that she had been promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2026. At the time, she celebrated the achievement by writing: “Got promoted to Sergeant today. Grateful to God for…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
CNN, DANGOTE ENTER MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO SPOTLIGHT AFRICAN BUSINESSES
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered into a multi-year global partnership aimed at highlighting African businesses, innovation and industrial development on the international stage. A major part of the partnership is Dangote’s sponsorship of “Africa Inc.”,…