The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked another important chapter in African football. While no African nation lifted the trophy, the continent once again demonstrated its growing competitiveness on football’s biggest…
MONROVIA — Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has ordered the dismissal, suspension and investigation of several government and law-enforcement officials following a review of findings connected to ongoing narcotics-trafficking cases.…
ABIDJAN — The government of Côte d’Ivoire has suspended 22 driver’s licenses as part of its continuing campaign against dangerous and unlawful conduct on the country’s roads. The suspensions were…
ACCRA — Ghana’s government has announced a week-long national program commemorating the first anniversary of the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that killed eight government officials and public servants.…
NYON/ZURICH — FIFA has withdrawn a controversial proposal to transfer ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors following strong opposition from UEFA and its 55…
ABUJA — Nigeria is preparing significant changes to its national security structure and the administration of Hajj travel as the federal government responds to domestic insecurity and evolving requirements from…
ADDIS ABABA/BANJUL — Two major African Union bodies have concluded meetings focused on continental governance, institutional reform, peace and security, and the protection of human rights across Africa. AU Executive…
DAKAR/BRUSSELS/ACCRA — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is advancing several initiatives aimed at strengthening statistical cooperation, assessing the future of regional integration and improving gender-responsive policymaking across…