The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reported two high-level engagements between the leadership of its Standby Force and senior Nigerian military officials, reflecting continued efforts to strengthen…
CAIRO, EGYPT — October 11, 2026 — Egyptian football takes center stage today as Zamalek SC and Al Ahly SC prepare to meet in the 133rd Egyptian Premier League encounter…
CABO VERDE — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has outlined critical tactical and technical improvements African national teams must make before the 2030 FIFA World Cup, following a comprehensive…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…