Morocco plans $15 billion boost for health and education after weeks of youth protests
Morocco plans to allocate 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to health and education in its 2026 national budget, marking a 16% increase from last year, the royal palace announced on Sunday. The expanded spending follows a wave of youth-led protests…
Mike Tyson visits Congo, speaks on historic Ali-Foreman fight
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday (October 18th) to participate in ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Tyson,…
Wilfred Ndidi: Super Eagles star rewarded for leadership qualities by Besiktas
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named the new vice-captain of Turkish side Besiktas. Turkish side Besiktas have announced that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been appointed as the club’s new vice-captain, effective immediately. The announcement was…
President of Burkina Faso Traoré queries CAF, FIFA over playoff spot
President of Burkina, Ibrahim Traoré, has demanded an explanation from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on how Nigeria edged his country to a World Cup playoff spot. Burkina Faso believed they had secured…
U.S. tariffs push South Africa to revive ties with Türkiye after 12 years
South Africa aims to establish new international partnerships due to heightened trade tensions with the USA. The Türkiye–South Africa Bi-National Commission, agreed in 2012, became operational on October 15, 2023. Focus areas include energy development, industrial cooperation, and value-added manufacturing…
Full list of nominees for CAF Awards 2025 unveiled
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the complete list of nominees for the 2025 CAF Awards, set to take place later this year. The CAF aawards celebrates outstanding performances and achievements across African football, recognising excellence among players,…
Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president and thanks protesters
Madagascar’s military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn inCol Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the new president of Madagascar days after a military takeover on the Indian Ocean nation. He swapped his fatigues for a…
Burkina Faso’s Yago slams FIFA, CAF after Eagle’s W’Cup playoff qualification
Burkinabé defender Steve Yago has voiced his frustration over Burkina Faso’s failure to reach the CAF playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, questioning how Nigeria advanced ahead of his country despite their strong qualifying campaign. Following Nigeria’s 4–0 win over…
Nigerian govt deploys professors, lecturers to Sierra Leone, Uganda
The Federal Government has deployed 12 Technical Aid Corps, TAC, volunteers comprising professors and lecturers to Sierra Leone and the Republic of Uganda to bridge educational gaps. The deployment was done by Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of the Nigerian…
AU Suspends Madagascar After Military Coup Ousts President Rajoelina
The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar after a military coup ousted President Andry Rajoelina. The AU said the suspension would remain “until constitutional order is restoredColonel Michael Randrianirina, head of an elite army unit, declared himself interim president and…