UEFA national associations back FIFA governance reforms as Čeferin seeks another term
NYON, Switzerland — European football’s governing body, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), has announced a significant development in international football governance, with its 55 national associations calling on…
COMESA Prepares for 25th Heads of State Summit in Zimbabwe, Set to Launch Five-Year Regional Integration Strategy
HARARE, Zimbabwe — October 9, 2026 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has announced preparations for its 25th Heads of State and Government Summit, scheduled for…
Africa’s 1,000 Basketball Courts Ambition: Will New Infrastructure Produce the Continent’s Next Generation of Stars?
Africa’s growing investment in basketball infrastructure is raising an important question: Can building more courts transform the continent into a global basketball powerhouse, or will success depend on what happens…
ECOWAS strengthens regional economic integration through statistical harmonization training in Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia — October 9, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is conducting a five-day regional training programme in Monrovia, Liberia, aimed at strengthening statistical systems,…
AU launches mid-term review of $160.7b infrastructure programme, shifting focus toward implementation, accountability
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has launched a mid-term review of the Second Priority Action Plan under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA-PAP 2), marking…
Africa launches Credit Rating Agency — Can It Change How the Continent Borrows?
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 7, 2026 — The African Union is marking a significant development in the continent’s financial architecture with the official launch of the Africa Credit Rating…
AFRICAN FOOTBALL | CAF STRATEGY CONFERENCE
Wenger joins African coaches for Major Review of Africa’s historic 2026 WC performance SANTA MARIA, CABO VERDE — October 6, 2026 — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed…
CAF Strategy Conference opens in Cabo Verde as African football leaders seek long-term development reforms
SANTA MARIA, CABO VERDE — The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) opens its three-day Strategy Conference on Wednesday, October 7, bringing together football leaders from across the continent to discuss…
WH moves to lower diesel costs for U.S. truckers and Farmers
WASHINGTON — October 6, 2026 — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at immediately reducing diesel fuel costs for American truckers and farmers, a move the White…
South Africa launches future pharma facility as country pushes to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing
PRETORIA, South Africa — October 6, 2026 — South Africa is taking another step toward strengthening its domestic pharmaceutical industry, with President Cyril Ramaphosa scheduled to officiate at the launch…