The election of the Africa Union Commission (AUC) senior leadership including the next AUC chairperson for the 2025-2028 period will be a major development at the 38th AU summit, from February 15 to 16, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, officials have said. The summit will be held under the theme “Building a United Front to Advance […]
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Stuttgart, Germany — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first
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With just two TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations titles to its name, the Southern African region’s continental ambitions will be at an all-time high when the much-anticipated continental showpiece takes centre stage in Morocco in a few months’ time. For the first time in the history of the competition, the Southern African region (COSAFA)
After arriving at the beginning of the season at Simba SC from USM Alger, Léonel Ateba did not take long to win over the supporters of the Tanzanian club. The Cameroonian striker is having a blast on the continental scene, as well as at the local level, with statistics that are flattering to say the
With the FIFA Council seats up for grabs during the next CAF elections slated for March 12, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick will be one of the 10 candidates to battle for the six tickets at stake. Of the six tickets, one is reserved for women’s representatives from the continent on the 37-member
In an era where digital innovation is reshaping global industries, Africa stands at a crucial intersection of culture and technology. With a rich cultural heritage and a rapidly expanding creative sector, the continent has a unique opportunity to harness its artistic and historical wealth for economic growth and global influence. Recognising this potential, Chiemelie Ezeobi
The Last Word — The “reforms” to government spending by President Donald Trump and his newfound friend, Elon Musk, are the logical conclusion of the way “democracy” in America has evolved. America has, anyway, never been a democracy in the classical meaning of that word – a government of the people, by the people and
<em>addis Ababa, — Starting from the early days of this week, France will be the centre of the artificial intelligence (AI) debate, with the official beginning of the third edition of the AI Action Summit. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is co-hosting the summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, in an effort to involve more
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The power and influence of the United States Presidency extend far beyond its own borders, shaping the economic and political landscapes of countries around the globe, particularly in Africa. Recent actions, most notably those of the US President, have exposed the vulnerabilities of many African nations. These stem not only from external pressures but also
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Morocco’s announcement of nine venues for the hosting of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations final in December will add significantly to the number of stadia used in the history of the finals. There have been 18 countries that have hosted a Cup of Nations from the first tournament in Sudan in 1957 to the
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