SOUTH AFRICA: Parliament demands urgent migration reform following withdrawal of asylum directives
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa’s Parliament has stepped up its oversight of the country’s immigration and asylum system following the government’s withdrawal of directives affecting asylum applications, signaling…
AU: Navi Pillay’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize highlights Africa’s contributions to international justice
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission has congratulated distinguished South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay following reports of her selection as the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace…
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…