FIFA rankings: Nigeria drop to 4th in Africa
Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Eric Chelle’s side…
Cuban dissident artist arrives in U.S. after five years in prison
Otero Alcántara, co-founder of Cuba’s opposition San Isidro Movement, was welcomed in Miami by a group of singing supporters and visited the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity.Speaking outside the church to journalists and members of the Cuban community,…
FNB Appoints Malawian Executive Linda Kachingwe as Chief Marketing Officer
South African banking giant FNB has appointed Malawian marketing executive Linda Kachingwe as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), marking another significant milestone in her distinguished career in the financial services sector. Kachingwe brings extensive experience in brand strategy, customer…
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president
Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president. A Ghanaian TikToker has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publication of false news over posts she had made about…
Chad to Scrap Entry Visas for all Africans From January 2027 in boost for Continental free Movement
The government of Chad has announced that it will abolish entry visa requirements for all African citizens beginning in January 2027, marking a significant step toward promoting regional integration and easier movement across the continent. The policy is expected to…
Ebola Spreads Faster in DR Congo as Uganda Nears End of Virus Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as new infections continue to emerge in affected communities. The increase in confirmed cases has been linked to ongoing insecurity, population displacement,…
Chidimma Adetshina Challenges Deportation as South African Authorities Push for Her Removal
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is reportedly fighting efforts by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs to deport her from the country, following a prolonged legal and administrative dispute over her citizenship and immigration status. The case stems from an investigation…
Pretoria accuses Ghana and Nigeria of spreading false news over xenophobia to isolate SA
South Africa has accused Ghana and Nigeria of mounting a sustained campaign to isolate South Africa from the rest of Africa under the guise of criticising xenophobic attacks on its citizens. “This campaign has sought to create an impression that…
Ghana government to crack down on TV stations airing Nigerian movies
The Ghanaian government, through the National Film Authority (NFA), has announced plans to take tougher action against television stations accused of illegally broadcasting Nigerian movies without obtaining the required licenses or permission from copyright owners. The move follows complaints by…
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon form alliance to end raw cocoa exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming an alliance that aims to end the exports of raw cocoa beans. Under the pact, the nations are aiming to negotiate with international cocoa buyers as a single…