GAMBIA POWER CRISIS: 48-HOUR BLACKOUTS SPARK PROTESTS AS BARROW VOWS ACTION
The Gambia is facing a growing electricity crisis, with some residents experiencing power outages lasting up to 48 hours. The prolonged blackouts have triggered public anger and street protests in several parts of the country. Protesters took to the streets…
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: 3 African countries eliminated from tournament
At least three African countries have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup tournament in Poland. The three African countries are Tanzania, Ghana and the Benin Republic. They all finished in bottom place with the lowest points…
FIFA, CAF To Meet Congress, Members, Past-Presidents, Secretary Generals, Stakeholders Today
Delegations from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) are in Nigeria today, September 14, for consultations with members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress and other key football stakeholders. The meetings come amid…
Chief Dakamela takes Zimbabwean heritage to China
CHIEF Dakamela of Nkayi and Imiklomela kaDakamela Cultural Festival director Ntando Ndlovu kaSibasa are in Beijing, China, where they are taking part in a two-week cultural heritage conservation and inheritance seminar. The conference that began on 8 September, ending on…
Thousands of Mourners Gather for 34-Year-Old King Rukidi IV’s Funeral Procession amid Succession Dispute
The king died on Aug. 27 while receiving cancer treatment in the U.S., and his body was later transported back to Uganda Thousands of people traveled to pay their respects to Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the world’s youngest…
Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international duty with Ghana. The 32-year-old scored two goals in 28 caps for the Black Stars after making his debut in September 2022. He featured for the West Africans at…
SA facilitates return of Zimbabwean and Nigerian foreign nationals
Government says it has facilitated the return of over two hundred of foreign nationals who had gathered at the Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg. A total of 194 Zimbabwean nationals, including 101 minors, were processed and departed for Zimbabwe on Friday….
Dangote Refinery IPO better than selling PVC for N10,000, Rewane says
Economist Bismarck Rewane has urged Nigerians to invest in the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering rather than seek quick financial gains by selling their Permanent Voter Cards. Rewane said the IPO could encourage millions of Nigerians, particularly low-income earners, to…
Ethiopia Celebrates New Year 2019 As Country Follows its Own Calendar
Ethiopia is celebrating its New Year today, September 11, 2026, officially entering the year 2019 according to the Ethiopian calendar. The East African country follows the Ethiopian, or Ge’ez, calendar, which differs from the Gregorian calendar used by most countries…
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with the UAE
Algeria said Thursday it was cutting diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following years of tension, with Algiers accusing Abu Dhabi of interfering in national and regional affairs. In an official statement, Algiers accused the Gulf country of “provocative…